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Telowie vs Wongyarra

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 14 km apart · Telowie profile · Wongyarra profile

Telowie Wongyarra

Telowie and Wongyarra are both sparsely populated areas in South Australia. There are sharp differences in education and health, with a far higher share of adults in Wongyarra holding a bachelor degree (19.0% compared to 0.0% in Telowie). Mental health conditions are also far more common in Wongyarra at 18.4%, while Telowie's rate is much lower at 4.5%. Other gaps include childcare, with 34.2% of people in Telowie caring for children unpaid, which is far higher than the 21.4% in Wongyarra.

Both areas have similar levels of volunteering, with Telowie at 14.5%, which is about the same as the national figure. They are also alike in that both are car-dependent and have nearly identical typical weekly household incomes of around $1,300. While Telowie has seen more people move in over the last five years (23.3% compared to 5.8% in Wongyarra), both areas remain very quiet and residential.

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Where they differ most

Mortgage: $554 higher in Wongyarra Bachelor+: 19.0 pts higher in Wongyarra People / bedroom: 0.30 higher in Wongyarra Needs assistance: 6.7 pts higher in Telowie First Nations: 4.5 pts higher in Telowie

Demographics & Identity

Population in Telowiein Wongyarra +40 larger in Telowie gap steady
89 38th pct 49 28th pct
Median age in Telowiein Wongyarra +7 yrs older in Telowie gap widening
56 yrs 87th pct 49 yrs 67th pct
First Nations in Telowiein Wongyarra +4.5 pts higher in Telowie gap narrowing
4.5% 71st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Telowiein Wongyarra +7.0 pts higher in Telowie gap widening
31.5% 88th pct 24.5% 73rd pct
Under 15 in Telowiein Wongyarra +1.3 pts higher in Wongyarra gap narrowing
19.1% 64th pct 20.4% 72nd pct
De facto in Telowiein Wongyarra +8.3 pts higher in Telowie gap narrowing
16.2% 76th pct 7.9% 21st pct

Age structure

49.4% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +10.7 pts 38.8%
31.5% Seniors (65+) ◂ +7.0 pts 24.5%
19.1% Children (0–14) +1.3 pts ▸ 20.4%
3.4% Young adults (25–44) +13.0 pts ▸ 16.3%
12.4% Youth (15–24) ◂ +0.1 pts 12.2%

Marital status

63.2% Married ◂ +1.3 pts 61.9%
26.3% Never married ◂ +0.1 pts 26.2%
0.0% Separated +11.9 pts ▸ 11.9%
10.5% Divorced ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Widowed +9.5 pts ▸ 9.5%

Age & sex structure

Telowie Wongyarra

Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Telowiein Wongyarra +6.7 pts higher in Telowie gap widening
6.7% 28th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Country of birth

87.6% Australia +4.2 pts ▸ 91.8%
5.6% England ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% New Zealand even 0.0%
0.0% Philippines even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

47.2% English +7.9 pts ▸ 55.1%
42.7% Australian ◂ +1.9 pts 40.8%
11.2% German +5.1 pts ▸ 16.3%
10.1% Scottish ◂ +4.0 pts 6.1%
7.9% Irish ◂ +1.7 pts 6.1%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Telowiein Wongyarra even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Telowiein Wongyarra even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

88.8% English only +13.3 pts ▸ 102.0%
0.0% Mandarin even 0.0%
0.0% Arabic even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%
0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%
0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Telowiein Wongyarra +7.1 pts higher in Wongyarra gap widening
56.2% 90th pct 63.3% 97th pct

Religious affiliation

56.2% No religion +7.1 pts ▸ 63.3%
34.8% Christianity ◂ +8.3 pts 26.5%
6.7% Not stated +1.4 pts ▸ 8.2%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Telowiein Wongyarra +11.3 pts higher in Wongyarra gap narrowing
29.7% 13th pct 41.0% 39th pct
Bachelor+ in Telowiein Wongyarra +19.0 pts higher in Wongyarra gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 19.0% 65th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Telowiein Wongyarra even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

29.7% Year 12 +11.3 pts ▸ 41.0%
35.1% Year 11 ◂ +9.5 pts 25.6%
13.5% Year 10 +1.9 pts ▸ 15.4%
14.9% Year 9 or below ◂ +7.2 pts 7.7%

Highest qualification level

68.3% Certificate III / IV ◂ +18.3 pts 50.0%
19.5% Advanced diploma / diploma +18.0 pts ▸ 37.5%
0.0% Bachelor degree +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

34.1% Engineering & related ◂ +34.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +29.2 pts ▸ 29.2%
0.0% Management & commerce +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
24.4% Society & culture ◂ +3.6 pts 20.8%
19.5% Education ◂ +7.0 pts 12.5%
0.0% Architecture & building +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
12.2% Health ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Telowiein Wongyarra +$109 higher in Telowie gap narrowing
$659 34th pct $550 18th pct
Household income in Telowiein Wongyarra +$21 higher in Wongyarra gap narrowing
$1,312 33rd pct $1,333 35th pct
Family income in Telowiein Wongyarra +$145 higher in Telowie gap narrowing
$1,437 23rd pct $1,292 14th pct
High earners in Telowiein Wongyarra +6.6 pts higher in Telowie gap steady
6.6% 41st pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in Telowiein Wongyarra
10.5% 32nd pct —

Household income distribution

10.5% $650–$1,499 +60.1 pts ▸ 70.6%
23.7% $1,500–$2,999 +17.5 pts ▸ 41.2%
23.7% Under $650 ◂ +23.7 pts 0.0%
10.5% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

43.4% Under $650 +25.6 pts ▸ 69.0%
21.1% $650–$1,499 +36.1 pts ▸ 57.1%
17.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +10.0 pts 7.1%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Telowiein Wongyarra +2.7 pts higher in Telowie
29.2% 52nd pct 26.5% 38th pct
Mental health in Telowiein Wongyarra +13.9 pts higher in Wongyarra
4.5% 23rd pct 18.4% 100th pct
Needs assistance in Telowiein Wongyarra +6.7 pts higher in Telowie gap widening
6.7% 73rd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

4.5% Mental health +13.9 pts ▸ 18.4%
15.7% Other condition ◂ +9.6 pts 6.1%
4.5% Asthma +7.8 pts ▸ 12.2%
11.2% Arthritis ◂ +1.0 pts 10.2%
3.4% Lung condition +6.8 pts ▸ 10.2%
9.0% Diabetes ◂ +2.9 pts 6.1%
3.4% Cancer ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

66.3% None +3.1 pts ▸ 69.4%
16.9% One condition +1.5 pts ▸ 18.4%
13.5% Two conditions ◂ +13.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Telowiein Wongyarra +11.7 pts higher in Wongyarra gap narrowing
14.5% 32nd pct 26.2% 78th pct
Unpaid carers in Telowiein Wongyarra +8.5 pts higher in Wongyarra gap widening
10.5% 28th pct 19.0% 88th pct
Unpaid child care in Telowiein Wongyarra +12.8 pts higher in Telowie gap widening
34.2% 87th pct 21.4% 32nd pct
Defence service in Telowiein Wongyarra even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Telowiein Wongyarra +2.5 pts higher in Wongyarra gap widening
23.7% 47th pct 26.2% 62nd pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Telowiein Wongyarra +4 larger in Telowie
4 46th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Telowiein Wongyarra +5 yrs older in Telowie
26 yrs 50th pct 21 yrs 29th pct
Median income in Telowiein Wongyarra +$900 higher in Telowie
$1,125 86th pct $225 2nd pct
Household income in Telowiein Wongyarra +$699 higher in Telowie
$2,074 65th pct $1,375 35th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Telowiein Wongyarra +0.6 larger in Wongyarra gap widening
2.2 24th pct 2.8 76th pct
One-parent in Telowiein Wongyarra +12.0 pts higher in Wongyarra gap widening
9.0% 39th pct 20.9% 88th pct
Living alone in Telowiein Wongyarra
18.4% 31st pct —

Family composition

56.7% Couples without children ◂ +12.5 pts 44.2%
47.8% Couples with children ◂ +5.9 pts 41.9%
9.0% One-parent families +12.0 pts ▸ 20.9%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

50.0% 2 people +2.9 pts ▸ 52.9%
23.7% 3 people +5.7 pts ▸ 29.4%
18.4% 1 person ◂ +18.4 pts 0.0%
15.8% 4 people ◂ +15.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Telowiein Wongyarra +$47 higher in Telowie
$190 23rd pct $143 12th pct
Mortgage in Telowiein Wongyarra +$554 higher in Wongyarra gap widening
$726 7th pct $1,280 28th pct
People / bedroom in Telowiein Wongyarra +0.30 higher in Wongyarra gap steady
0.70 14th pct 1.00 89th pct
Renting in Telowiein Wongyarra
13.2% 38th pct —
Owned outright in Telowiein Wongyarra
50.0% 75th pct —
Separate houses in Telowiein Wongyarra
100.0% 100th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Telowiein Wongyarra
71.1% 29th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

50.0% Owned outright ◂ +8.8 pts 41.2%
26.3% Owned with a mortgage +3.1 pts ▸ 29.4%
13.2% Rented ◂ +13.2 pts 0.0%
10.5% Other tenure ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house even 100.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

44.7% 3 bedrooms +25.9 pts ▸ 70.6%
26.3% 4 bedrooms ◂ +26.3 pts 0.0%
13.2% 2 bedrooms +4.5 pts ▸ 17.6%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

40.0% $1,000–$1,799 +20.0 pts ▸ 60.0%
0.0% Under $1,000 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Telowiein Wongyarra
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Telowiein Wongyarra +4.1 pts higher in Wongyarra gap steady
7.0% 16th pct 11.1% 31st pct
PT commute in Telowiein Wongyarra even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Telowiein Wongyarra even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Telowiein Wongyarra even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Telowiein Wongyarra even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Telowiein Wongyarra even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Telowiein Wongyarra
— 77 95th pct

How people get to work

55.8% Car (driver) +22.0 pts ▸ 77.8%
7.0% Worked at home +4.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
9.3% Car (passenger) ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%
0.0% Walked even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

36.1% 2 vehicles +10.9 pts ▸ 47.1%
25.0% 3 vehicles +10.3 pts ▸ 35.3%
19.4% 1 vehicle ◂ +19.4 pts 0.0%
16.7% 4 or more ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Telowiein Wongyarra +17.5 pts higher in Telowie gap widening
23.3% 24th pct 5.8% 0th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Telowiein Wongyarra +1.1 pts higher in Telowie gap narrowing
15.9% 98th pct 14.8% 97th pct
Participation in Telowiein Wongyarra +6.4 pts higher in Wongyarra gap widening
57.9% 40th pct 64.3% 63rd pct
Full-time in Telowiein Wongyarra +3.0 pts higher in Wongyarra gap narrowing
48.8% 13th pct 51.9% 21st pct

Industries people work in

20.9% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +16.1 pts ▸ 37.0%
18.6% Health care & social assistance ◂ +0.1 pts 18.5%
9.3% Education & training +5.5 pts ▸ 14.8%
14.0% Construction ◂ +14.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
9.3% Manufacturing ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%
7.0% Other services ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

32.6% Managers +11.9 pts ▸ 44.4%
25.6% Community & personal service ◂ +25.6 pts 0.0%
9.3% Professionals +9.2 pts ▸ 18.5%
14.0% Labourers ◂ +2.8 pts 11.1%
9.3% Technicians & trades +1.8 pts ▸ 11.1%
9.3% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Telowiein Wongyarra even
0.1 35th pct 0.1 40th pct
Types ≤15 min in Telowiein Wongyarra +0.1 more in Wongyarra
0.1 35th pct 0.2 44th pct
15-min city in Telowiein Wongyarra even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Telowiein Wongyarra even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Telowiein Wongyarra even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Telowiein Wongyarra even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Telowiein Wongyarra +6.5 pts higher in Telowie
6.5% 45th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Telowiein Wongyarra even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Telowiein Wongyarra +13.3 more in Telowie
33.7 74th pct 20.4 62nd pct
Intersections/km² in Telowiein Wongyarra +0 higher in Wongyarra
0 35th pct 1 47th pct
Mean slope in Telowiein Wongyarra +0.3 pts higher in Telowie
5.9% 52nd pct 5.6% 49th pct

Compare Telowie with nearby areas

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Compare Wongyarra with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Telowie vs Wongyarra [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL41434/telowie/vs/SAL41633/wongyarra