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Towitta vs Truro

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 8.6 km apart · Towitta profile · Truro profile

Towitta Truro

Truro and Towitta are neighbouring South Australian areas with very different profiles. Truro is larger and more established, with a typical weekly household income of $1,658 and a walkability score of 2.4 (mostly car-dependent). In contrast, Towitta is sparsely populated and much more reliant on cars, with a typical household income that is far lower at $774. Residents in Towitta are far older, with a typical age of 59 compared to 42 in Truro, and a far higher share of people in de facto relationships (40.0% versus 10.7%).

Everyday life in both places is shaped by a lack of local health services, which are not within a 15-minute walk for either area. Truro is more connected, with far higher numbers of public transport stops and departures per 1,000 people. Towitta has seen more movement recently, with 46.2% of residents arriving in the last five years compared to 21.8% in Truro. While Truro has far higher rates of Year 12 completion (38.0% versus 20.0%), both areas have very few people who speak a language other than English.

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Where they differ most

Population: 497 larger in Truro Median age: 17 yrs older in Towitta De facto: 29.3 pts higher in Towitta Household income: $884 higher in Truro Family income: $948 higher in Truro

Demographics & Identity

Population in Towittain Truro +497 larger in Truro gap steady
26 17th pct 523 65th pct
Median age in Towittain Truro +17 yrs older in Towitta gap steady
59 yrs 91st pct 42 yrs 38th pct
First Nations in Towittain Truro +1.0 pts higher in Truro gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 1.0% 40th pct
Aged 65+ in Towittain Truro +6.2 pts higher in Truro gap narrowing
11.5% 21st pct 17.8% 46th pct
Under 15 in Towittain Truro +2.4 pts higher in Truro gap narrowing
15.4% 38th pct 17.8% 55th pct
De facto in Towittain Truro +29.3 pts higher in Towitta gap widening
40.0% 100th pct 10.7% 37th pct

Age structure

46.2% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +17.1 pts 29.1%
15.4% Young adults (25–44) +8.9 pts ▸ 24.3%
15.4% Children (0–14) +2.4 pts ▸ 17.8%
11.5% Seniors (65+) +6.2 pts ▸ 17.8%
15.4% Youth (15–24) ◂ +2.6 pts 12.8%

Marital status

60.0% Married ◂ +7.3 pts 52.7%
30.0% Never married +2.9 pts ▸ 32.9%
30.0% Divorced ◂ +23.4 pts 6.6%
0.0% Separated +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%
0.0% Widowed +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%

Age & sex structure

Towitta Truro

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Towittain Truro +6.5 pts higher in Truro gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 6.5% 27th pct

Country of birth

96.2% Australia ◂ +9.7 pts 86.4%
0.0% England +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% New Zealand +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.0% India +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.0% China 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

46.2% English ◂ +8.9 pts 37.3%
26.9% Australian +15.1 pts ▸ 42.1%
11.5% German +13.1 pts ▸ 24.7%
11.5% Irish ◂ +6.0 pts 5.5%
11.5% Scottish ◂ +2.2 pts 9.4%
0.0% Italian +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%
0.0% Dutch +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.0% Indian +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Towittain Truro +1.7 pts higher in Truro gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 1.7% 38th pct
Limited English in Towittain Truro even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

84.6% English only +7.4 pts ▸ 92.0%
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 Towittain Truro +1.3 pts higher in Truro gap narrowing
42.3% 56th pct 43.6% 60th pct

Religious affiliation

73.1% Christianity ◂ +27.8 pts 45.3%
42.3% No religion +1.3 pts ▸ 43.6%
0.0% Not stated +9.6 pts ▸ 9.6%
0.0% Other religions +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.0% Buddhism +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Towittain Truro +18.0 pts higher in Truro gap narrowing
20.0% 2nd pct 38.0% 31st pct
Bachelor+ in Towittain Truro +7.5 pts higher in Truro gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 7.5% 20th pct
Schools/1k kids in Towittain Truro
— 10.75 76th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Towittain Truro +1 more in Truro
0 0th pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in Towittain Truro
— 22 6th pct
ICSEA in Towittain Truro
— 987 48th pct

Highest year of school

50.0% Year 10 ◂ +31.0 pts 19.0%
20.0% Year 12 +18.0 pts ▸ 38.0%
30.0% Year 11 ◂ +6.6 pts 23.4%
20.0% Year 9 or below ◂ +8.5 pts 11.5%

Highest qualification level

41.7% Certificate III / IV +5.2 pts ▸ 46.9%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +14.1 pts ▸ 14.1%
0.0% Bachelor degree +10.0 pts ▸ 10.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%

Field of qualification

41.7% Society & culture ◂ +31.3 pts 10.4%
33.3% Engineering & related ◂ +10.9 pts 22.4%
0.0% Health +11.6 pts ▸ 11.6%
0.0% Management & commerce +10.4 pts ▸ 10.4%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%
0.0% Architecture & building +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%
0.0% Education +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Towittain Truro +$316 higher in Truro gap widening
$425 6th pct $741 48th pct
Household income in Towittain Truro +$884 higher in Truro gap widening
$774 5th pct $1,658 58th pct
Family income in Towittain Truro +$948 higher in Truro gap widening
$899 4th pct $1,847 47th pct
High earners in Towittain Truro +3.9 pts higher in Truro gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 3.9% 26th pct
High-income homes in Towittain Truro
— 8.2% 25th pct

Household income distribution

28.6% $1,500–$2,999 +11.0 pts ▸ 39.6%
28.6% $650–$1,499 ◂ +0.5 pts 28.0%
0.0% Under $650 +11.0 pts ▸ 11.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +8.2 pts ▸ 8.2%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

95.0% Under $650 ◂ +52.8 pts 42.2%
40.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +3.7 pts 36.3%
15.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +3.4 pts 11.6%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Towittain Truro +6.1 pts higher in Towitta
34.6% 76th pct 28.5% 48th pct
Mental health in Towittain Truro +4.1 pts higher in Towitta
15.4% 93rd pct 11.3% 78th pct
Needs assistance in Towittain Truro +8.1 pts higher in Towitta gap widening
11.5% 93rd pct 3.4% 36th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

15.4% Mental health ◂ +4.1 pts 11.3%
11.5% Arthritis ◂ +2.0 pts 9.6%
0.0% Asthma +9.2 pts ▸ 9.2%
0.0% Other condition +7.8 pts ▸ 7.8%
0.0% Diabetes +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
0.0% Heart disease +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% Cancer +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%
0.0% Lung condition +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.0% Stroke +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

65.4% None ◂ +3.1 pts 62.3%
34.6% One condition ◂ +14.9 pts 19.7%
0.0% Two conditions +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
0.0% Three or more +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Towittain Truro +2.4 pts higher in Truro gap narrowing
20.0% 59th pct 22.4% 68th pct
Unpaid carers in Towittain Truro +11.9 pts higher in Truro gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 11.9% 40th pct
Unpaid child care in Towittain Truro +1.0 pts higher in Truro gap narrowing
25.0% 48th pct 26.0% 54th pct
Defence service in Towittain Truro +3.7 pts higher in Truro
0.0% 0th pct 3.7% 67th pct
Housework 15h+ in Towittain Truro +23.3 pts higher in Towitta gap widening
50.0% 100th pct 26.7% 64th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Towittain Truro +5 larger in Truro
0 0th pct 5 49th pct
Median age in Towittain Truro
— 16 yrs 13th pct
Median income in Towittain Truro
— $449 25th pct
Household income in Towittain Truro
— $2,249 71st pct

Family & Households

Household size in Towittain Truro +0.7 larger in Truro gap narrowing
2.0 14th pct 2.7 71st pct
One-parent in Towittain Truro +17.6 pts higher in Towitta gap widening
32.0% 100th pct 14.4% 70th pct
Living alone in Towittain Truro
— 15.4% 20th pct

Family composition

24.0% Couples with children +33.4 pts ▸ 57.4%
40.0% Couples without children ◂ +11.5 pts 28.5%
32.0% One-parent families ◂ +17.6 pts 14.4%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

64.3% 2 people ◂ +22.0 pts 42.3%
28.6% 1 person ◂ +13.2 pts 15.4%
0.0% 3 people +19.2 pts ▸ 19.2%
0.0% 4 people +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% 5 people +10.4 pts ▸ 10.4%
0.0% 6 or more +5.5 pts ▸ 5.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Towittain Truro +$97 higher in Truro
$160 16th pct $257 42nd pct
Mortgage in Towittain Truro +$117 higher in Truro gap narrowing
$1,083 18th pct $1,200 24th pct
People / bedroom in Towittain Truro +0.10 higher in Truro gap narrowing
0.70 14th pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Towittain Truro
— 13.7% 40th pct
Owned outright in Towittain Truro
— 35.7% 35th pct
Separate houses in Towittain Truro
— 98.9% 63rd pct
3+ bedrooms in Towittain Truro
— 84.6% 64th pct

How homes are owned or rented

71.4% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +21.4 pts 50.0%
21.4% Owned outright +14.3 pts ▸ 35.7%
0.0% Rented +13.7 pts ▸ 13.7%
0.0% Not stated +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +1.1 pts 98.9%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

71.4% 3 bedrooms ◂ +26.9 pts 44.5%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +35.2 pts ▸ 35.2%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +12.6 pts ▸ 12.6%
0.0% 5 or more +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%
0.0% 1 bedroom +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

0.0% $1,000–$1,799 +39.6 pts ▸ 39.6%
0.0% Under $1,000 +35.2 pts ▸ 35.2%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Towittain Truro
— 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Towittain Truro
— 6.9% 15th pct
PT commute in Towittain Truro
— 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Towittain Truro +4 more in Truro
0 0th pct 4 73rd pct
Stops/1k in Towittain Truro +7.65 more in Truro
0.00 0th pct 7.65 86th pct
Departures/1k in Towittain Truro +103.3 more in Truro
0.0 0th pct 103.3 69th pct
PT routes in Towittain Truro +4 more in Truro
0 0th pct 4 82nd pct
Drive to city in Towittain Truro +8 longer in Truro
89 62nd pct 97 67th pct

How people get to work

86.7% Car (driver) ◂ +12.6 pts 74.0%
20.0% Worked at home ◂ +13.1 pts 6.9%
0.0% Walked +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%
0.0% Car (passenger) +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

57.1% 3 vehicles ◂ +30.5 pts 26.7%
28.6% 2 vehicles +5.3 pts ▸ 33.9%
21.4% 4 or more ◂ +1.4 pts 20.0%
0.0% 1 vehicle +18.9 pts ▸ 18.9%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Towittain Truro +24.4 pts higher in Towitta gap widening
46.2% 88th pct 21.8% 20th pct
Recent arrivals in Towittain Truro
— 0.0% 0th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Towittain Truro
— 4.0% 57th pct
Participation in Towittain Truro +7.2 pts higher in Towitta gap widening
75.0% 89th pct 67.8% 75th pct
Full-time in Towittain Truro
— 61.6% 67th pct

Industries people work in

33.3% Retail trade ◂ +23.6 pts 9.7%
20.0% Mining ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing +17.3 pts ▸ 17.3%
0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +10.4 pts ▸ 10.4%
0.0% Construction +8.0 pts ▸ 8.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +7.6 pts ▸ 7.6%
0.0% Accommodation & food +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%
0.0% Administrative & support +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%
0.0% Education & training +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%
0.0% Other services +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
0.0% Professional & technical +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%

Occupations people work in

46.7% Technicians & trades ◂ +28.0 pts 18.7%
33.3% Sales workers ◂ +26.4 pts 6.9%
0.0% Labourers +20.8 pts ▸ 20.8%
0.0% Managers +14.9 pts ▸ 14.9%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +9.7 pts ▸ 9.7%
0.0% Community & personal service +9.3 pts ▸ 9.3%
0.0% Professionals +7.3 pts ▸ 7.3%

Crime & Safety

Crime rate in Towittain Truro
— 1,530 15th pct
Burglary/100k in Towittain Truro
— 191 14th pct
Theft/100k in Towittain Truro
— 1,338 59th pct
5-yr change in Towittain Truro
— -52.9% 7th pct

Walkability

Walk score in Towittain Truro +2.3 higher in Truro
0.1 40th pct 2.4 68th pct
Types ≤15 min in Towittain Truro +2.3 more in Truro
0.1 36th pct 2.4 69th pct
15-min city in Towittain Truro +39.0 pts higher in Truro
0.0% 0th pct 39.0% 77th pct
Walk to shops in Towittain Truro +41.1 pts higher in Truro
0.0% 0th pct 41.1% 77th pct
Walk to transit in Towittain Truro +36.7 pts higher in Truro
0.0% 0th pct 36.7% 69th pct
Walk to school in Towittain Truro +41.3 pts higher in Truro
0.0% 0th pct 41.3% 72nd pct
Walk to a park in Towittain Truro +24.1 pts higher in Truro
7.1% 45th pct 31.3% 58th pct
Walk to health in Towittain Truro even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Towittain Truro +55.9 more in Towitta
76.9 86th pct 21.0 63rd pct
Intersections/km² in Towittain Truro +1 higher in Towitta
1 55th pct 0 35th pct
Mean slope in Towittain Truro +1.6 pts higher in Truro
3.6% 22nd pct 5.2% 44th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Towitta vs Truro [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL41470/towitta/vs/SAL41474/truro