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Thomas Plain vs Thrington

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 10 km apart · Thomas Plain profile · Thrington profile

Thomas Plain Thrington

Thomas Plain and Thrington are both sparsely populated areas in South Australia. Thomas Plain is a highly qualified area where 31.6% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, compared to 0.0% in Thrington. This higher level of education is consistent with a typical weekly family income of $3,249 in Thomas Plain, which is far higher than the $1,875 seen in Thrington. Other notable gaps include a far higher share of volunteers (57.9%) and people working or looking for work (73.7%) in Thomas Plain.

The two areas are almost identical in their typical resident age, which is 44 years. They also share the same number of people per home (2.8) and neither area has any residents born overseas or people using a language other than English at home. While they share these basic traits, Thrington has a far higher share of seniors aged 65 and over (30.4%) compared to Thomas Plain (8.7%), and a far higher share of people with long-term health conditions (39.1% versus 19.6%).

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Where they differ most

Bachelor+: 31.6 pts higher in Thomas Plain Volunteering: 27.5 pts higher in Thomas Plain Participation: 30.2 pts higher in Thomas Plain Recent movers: 23.8 pts higher in Thomas Plain Aged 65+: 21.7 pts higher in Thrington

Demographics & Identity

Population in Thomas Plainin Thrington +23 larger in Thomas Plain gap widening
46 26th pct 23 16th pct
Median age in Thomas Plainin Thrington even gap narrowing
44 yrs 46th pct 44 yrs 46th pct
First Nations in Thomas Plainin Thrington even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Thomas Plainin Thrington +21.7 pts higher in Thrington gap widening
8.7% 13th pct 30.4% 87th pct
Under 15 in Thomas Plainin Thrington +8.7 pts higher in Thrington gap narrowing
13.0% 26th pct 21.7% 78th pct
De facto in Thomas Plainin Thrington even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Age structure

34.8% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +21.7 pts 13.0%
26.1% Young adults (25–44) +4.3 pts ▸ 30.4%
8.7% Seniors (65+) +21.7 pts ▸ 30.4%
26.1% Youth (15–24) ◂ +13.0 pts 13.0%
13.0% Children (0–14) +8.7 pts ▸ 21.7%

Marital status

65.8% Married ◂ +9.3 pts 56.5%
36.8% Never married ◂ +2.1 pts 34.8%
0.0% Divorced +17.4 pts ▸ 17.4%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Thomas Plain Thrington

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Thomas Plainin Thrington even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Country of birth

84.8% Australia ◂ +15.2 pts 69.6%
0.0% England even 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

65.2% Australian ◂ +17.4 pts 47.8%
37.0% English +2.2 pts ▸ 39.1%
17.4% German +4.3 pts ▸ 21.7%
10.9% Scottish ◂ +10.9 pts 0.0%
6.5% Irish ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
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 Thomas Plainin Thrington even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Thomas Plainin Thrington even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

80.4% English only +15.2 pts ▸ 95.7%
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 Thomas Plainin Thrington +19.6 pts higher in Thomas Plain gap steady
37.0% 39th pct 17.4% 7th pct

Religious affiliation

47.8% Christianity +8.7 pts ▸ 56.5%
37.0% No religion ◂ +19.6 pts 17.4%
8.7% Not stated +8.7 pts ▸ 17.4%
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 Thomas Plainin Thrington +7.6 pts higher in Thomas Plain
57.6% 76th pct 50.0% 62nd pct
Bachelor+ in Thomas Plainin Thrington +31.6 pts higher in Thomas Plain
31.6% 87th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Thomas Plainin Thrington even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

57.6% Year 12 ◂ +7.6 pts 50.0%
24.2% Year 11 ◂ +24.2 pts 0.0%
15.2% Year 10 +4.8 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% Year 9 or below even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

38.1% Certificate III / IV +7.4 pts ▸ 45.5%
38.1% Bachelor degree ◂ +38.1 pts 0.0%
19.0% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +19.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

19.0% Management & commerce +26.4 pts ▸ 45.5%
19.0% Agriculture & environment ◂ +19.0 pts 0.0%
19.0% Creative arts ◂ +19.0 pts 0.0%
14.3% Engineering & related ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Thomas Plainin Thrington +$325 higher in Thomas Plain gap narrowing
$1,050 86th pct $725 45th pct
Household income in Thomas Plainin Thrington +$875 higher in Thomas Plain gap narrowing
$2,374 87th pct $1,499 47th pct
Family income in Thomas Plainin Thrington +$1,374 higher in Thomas Plain gap narrowing
$3,249 94th pct $1,875 49th pct
High earners in Thomas Plainin Thrington +13.0 pts higher in Thrington
0.0% 0th pct 13.0% 73rd pct

Household income distribution

35.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +35.3 pts 0.0%
29.4% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +29.4 pts 0.0%
23.5% $4,000 or more ◂ +23.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

31.6% Under $650 +20.6 pts ▸ 52.2%
28.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +28.9 pts 0.0%
23.7% $1,500–$2,999 +2.4 pts ▸ 26.1%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Thomas Plainin Thrington +19.6 pts higher in Thrington
19.6% 13th pct 39.1% 88th pct
Mental health in Thomas Plainin Thrington +2.2 pts higher in Thomas Plain
15.2% 92nd pct 13.0% 87th pct
Needs assistance in Thomas Plainin Thrington even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Diabetes +30.4 pts ▸ 30.4%
0.0% Other condition +21.7 pts ▸ 21.7%
15.2% Mental health ◂ +2.2 pts 13.0%
10.9% Arthritis +2.2 pts ▸ 13.0%
6.5% Asthma ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
6.5% Stroke ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

58.7% None +6.5 pts ▸ 65.2%
15.2% One condition +15.2 pts ▸ 30.4%
17.4% Two conditions ◂ +17.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Thomas Plainin Thrington +27.5 pts higher in Thomas Plain
57.9% 100th pct 30.4% 86th pct
Unpaid carers in Thomas Plainin Thrington even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Unpaid child care in Thomas Plainin Thrington +14.3 pts higher in Thomas Plain
44.7% 98th pct 30.4% 75th pct
Defence service in Thomas Plainin Thrington even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Thomas Plainin Thrington +9.5 pts higher in Thrington
7.9% 5th pct 17.4% 16th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Thomas Plainin Thrington even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Thomas Plainin Thrington
— 60 yrs 95th pct
Median income in Thomas Plainin Thrington
— $2,500 100th pct
Household income in Thomas Plainin Thrington
— $4,250 96th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Thomas Plainin Thrington even gap narrowing
2.8 76th pct 2.8 76th pct
One-parent in Thomas Plainin Thrington
0.0% 0th pct —

Family composition

80.0% Couples with children ◂ +16.8 pts 63.2%
0.0% One-parent families +26.3 pts ▸ 26.3%
25.0% Couples without children ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

35.3% 2 people +4.7 pts ▸ 40.0%
29.4% 3 people ◂ +29.4 pts 0.0%
23.5% 1 person ◂ +23.5 pts 0.0%
23.5% 5 people ◂ +23.5 pts 0.0%
17.6% 4 people ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Thomas Plainin Thrington +$20 higher in Thrington
$100 6th pct $120 9th pct
Mortgage in Thomas Plainin Thrington
— $1,900 66th pct
People / bedroom in Thomas Plainin Thrington +0.20 higher in Thomas Plain
1.00 89th pct 0.80 43rd pct

How homes are owned or rented

0.0% Owned with a mortgage +40.0 pts ▸ 40.0%
35.3% Owned outright ◂ +5.3 pts 30.0%
17.6% Rented ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 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

47.1% 3 bedrooms +12.9 pts ▸ 60.0%
29.4% 2 bedrooms ◂ +29.4 pts 0.0%
17.6% 4 bedrooms ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Work from home in Thomas Plainin Thrington
28.6% 78th pct —
PT commute in Thomas Plainin Thrington
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Thomas Plainin Thrington even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Thomas Plainin Thrington even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Thomas Plainin Thrington even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Thomas Plainin Thrington even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Thomas Plainin Thrington +6 longer in Thomas Plain
97 67th pct 91 63rd pct

How people get to work

60.7% Car (driver) +22.6 pts ▸ 83.3%
28.6% Worked at home +4.8 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% Car (passenger) even 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

29.4% 3 vehicles +0.6 pts ▸ 30.0%
17.6% 2 vehicles ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%
17.6% 4 or more ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 1 vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Thomas Plainin Thrington +23.8 pts higher in Thomas Plain gap narrowing
23.8% 25th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Thomas Plainin Thrington
0.0% 0th pct —
Participation in Thomas Plainin Thrington +30.2 pts higher in Thomas Plain
73.7% 88th pct 43.5% 12th pct
Full-time in Thomas Plainin Thrington
53.6% 27th pct —

Industries people work in

21.4% Education & training +45.2 pts ▸ 66.7%
42.9% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +15.5 pts ▸ 58.3%
17.9% Professional & technical ◂ +17.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Construction even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

57.1% Managers +1.2 pts ▸ 58.3%
0.0% Technicians & trades +41.7 pts ▸ 41.7%
17.9% Sales workers ◂ +17.9 pts 0.0%
10.7% Professionals ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%
10.7% Community & personal service ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%
0.0% Labourers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Thomas Plainin Thrington even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Thomas Plainin Thrington even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Thomas Plainin Thrington even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Thomas Plainin Thrington even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Thomas Plainin Thrington even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Thomas Plainin Thrington even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Thomas Plainin Thrington even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Thomas Plainin Thrington even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Thomas Plainin Thrington even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Thomas Plainin Thrington even
1 46th pct 1 45th pct
Mean slope in Thomas Plainin Thrington even
2.6% 7th pct 2.6% 6th pct

Compare Thomas Plain with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Thomas Plain vs Thrington [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL41445/thomas-plain/vs/SAL41449/thrington