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Tunkalilla vs Wirrina Cove

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 14 km apart · Tunkalilla profile · Wirrina Cove profile

Tunkalilla Wirrina Cove

Wirrina Cove and Tunkalilla are two small South Australian areas with very different profiles. Tunkalilla is sparsely populated and has much higher incomes, with typical weekly family income at $2,250 compared to $1,053 in Wirrina Cove. Wirrina Cove has a larger population and is more connected, with more public transport stops and a higher street connectivity score of 7, while Tunkalilla has none. However, Tunkalilla has a higher share of homes within a 15 minute walk of a park, at 30.6% compared to 15.5% in Wirrina Cove.

Both areas have remained car-dependent over time, with virtually no homes within walking distance of schools, groceries, or health services. They are also located about the same distance from the city. While they share these basic patterns, the gaps in income and transport have persisted since 2011, with Tunkalilla remaining far higher in earnings and Wirrina Cove maintaining its slight lead in public transport access.

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Where they differ most

Population: 181 larger in Wirrina Cove Family income: $1,197 higher in Tunkalilla People / bedroom: 0.30 higher in Wirrina Cove Personal income: $369 higher in Tunkalilla Household size: 0.4 larger in Wirrina Cove

Demographics & Identity

Population in Tunkalillain Wirrina Cove +181 larger in Wirrina Cove gap widening
6 4th pct 187 52nd pct
Median age in Tunkalillain Wirrina Cove +2 yrs older in Tunkalilla gap narrowing
63 yrs 97th pct 61 yrs 94th pct
First Nations in Tunkalillain Wirrina Cove
— 1.6% 47th pct
Aged 65+ in Tunkalillain Wirrina Cove
— 40.1% 96th pct
Under 15 in Tunkalillain Wirrina Cove
— 7.0% 10th pct
De facto in Tunkalillain Wirrina Cove
— 13.0% 57th pct

Age structure

83.3% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +42.7 pts 40.6%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +40.1 pts ▸ 40.1%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) +13.4 pts ▸ 13.4%
0.0% Children (0–14) +7.0 pts ▸ 7.0%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +5.9 pts ▸ 5.9%

Marital status

50.0% Never married ◂ +21.3 pts 28.7%
0.0% Married +36.0 pts ▸ 36.0%
0.0% Divorced +22.5 pts ▸ 22.5%
0.0% Separated +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
0.0% Widowed +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%

Age & sex structure

Tunkalilla Wirrina Cove

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Tunkalillain Wirrina Cove
— 25.7% 86th pct

Country of birth

83.3% England ◂ +71.6 pts 11.8%
50.0% Australia +15.8 pts ▸ 65.8%
0.0% India +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%
0.0% China +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%
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

83.3% Australian ◂ +56.6 pts 26.7%
50.0% English ◂ +5.6 pts 44.4%
0.0% Scottish +11.2 pts ▸ 11.2%
0.0% German +9.6 pts ▸ 9.6%
0.0% Irish +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%
0.0% Greek +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.0% Italian +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.0% Dutch +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.0% Filipino +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Tunkalillain Wirrina Cove
— 6.4% 67th pct
Limited English in Tunkalillain Wirrina Cove
— 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

100.0% English only ◂ +9.6 pts 90.4%
0.0% Greek +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%
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% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Tunkalillain Wirrina Cove
— 50.3% 79th pct

Religious affiliation

83.3% No religion ◂ +33.1 pts 50.3%
50.0% Christianity ◂ +13.1 pts 36.9%
0.0% Not stated +7.0 pts ▸ 7.0%
0.0% Buddhism +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%
0.0% Other religions +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Tunkalillain Wirrina Cove
— 45.0% 50th pct
Bachelor+ in Tunkalillain Wirrina Cove
— 15.2% 52nd pct
Schools ≤3 km in Tunkalillain Wirrina Cove even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

83.3% Year 12 ◂ +38.3 pts 45.0%
83.3% Year 11 ◂ +61.7 pts 21.7%
0.0% Year 10 +15.6 pts ▸ 15.6%
0.0% Year 9 or below +8.3 pts ▸ 8.3%

Highest qualification level

42.9% Certificate III / IV ◂ +3.8 pts 39.1%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +20.9 pts ▸ 20.9%
0.0% Bachelor degree +17.3 pts ▸ 17.3%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +7.3 pts ▸ 7.3%
0.0% Certificate I / II +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

Field of qualification

0.0% Society & culture +15.5 pts ▸ 15.5%
0.0% Engineering & related +13.6 pts ▸ 13.6%
0.0% Architecture & building +10.9 pts ▸ 10.9%
0.0% Management & commerce +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +7.3 pts ▸ 7.3%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%
0.0% Education +5.5 pts ▸ 5.5%
0.0% Health +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Tunkalillain Wirrina Cove +$369 higher in Tunkalilla gap widening
$900 73rd pct $531 15th pct
Household income in Tunkalillain Wirrina Cove +$255 higher in Tunkalilla gap narrowing
$900 10th pct $645 0th pct
Family income in Tunkalillain Wirrina Cove +$1,197 higher in Tunkalilla gap widening
$2,250 71st pct $1,053 8th pct
High earners in Tunkalillain Wirrina Cove
— 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in Tunkalillain Wirrina Cove
— 0.0% 0th pct

Household income distribution

0.0% Under $650 +44.2 pts ▸ 44.2%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +40.4 pts ▸ 40.4%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

0.0% Under $650 +62.9 pts ▸ 62.9%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +27.0 pts ▸ 27.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Tunkalillain Wirrina Cove
— 48.7% 100th pct
Mental health in Tunkalillain Wirrina Cove
— 21.4% 100th pct
Needs assistance in Tunkalillain Wirrina Cove
— 4.3% 46th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Mental health +21.4 pts ▸ 21.4%
0.0% Arthritis +16.6 pts ▸ 16.6%
0.0% Asthma +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
0.0% Cancer +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%
0.0% Diabetes +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%
0.0% Lung condition +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%
0.0% Heart disease +8.0 pts ▸ 8.0%
0.0% Other condition +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
0.0% Dementia +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

0.0% None +42.8 pts ▸ 42.8%
0.0% One condition +31.6 pts ▸ 31.6%
0.0% Two conditions +10.2 pts ▸ 10.2%
0.0% Three or more +9.6 pts ▸ 9.6%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Tunkalillain Wirrina Cove
— 23.6% 72nd pct
Unpaid carers in Tunkalillain Wirrina Cove
— 14.0% 64th pct
Unpaid child care in Tunkalillain Wirrina Cove
— 12.4% 10th pct
Defence service in Tunkalillain Wirrina Cove
— 5.0% 81st pct
Housework 15h+ in Tunkalillain Wirrina Cove
— 20.2% 27th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Tunkalillain Wirrina Cove +3 larger in Wirrina Cove
0 0th pct 3 43rd pct
Median age in Tunkalillain Wirrina Cove
— 61 yrs 95th pct
Median income in Tunkalillain Wirrina Cove
— $349 11th pct
Household income in Tunkalillain Wirrina Cove
— $874 13th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Tunkalillain Wirrina Cove +0.4 larger in Wirrina Cove gap narrowing
1.2 0th pct 1.6 3rd pct
One-parent in Tunkalillain Wirrina Cove
— 26.7% 94th pct
Living alone in Tunkalillain Wirrina Cove
— 57.7% 100th pct

Household size

100.0% 1 person ◂ +42.3 pts 57.7%
0.0% 2 people +32.7 pts ▸ 32.7%
0.0% 3 people +9.6 pts ▸ 9.6%
0.0% 4 people +2.9 pts ▸ 2.9%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Tunkalillain Wirrina Cove
— $183 21st pct
Mortgage in Tunkalillain Wirrina Cove
— $1,029 16th pct
People / bedroom in Tunkalillain Wirrina Cove +0.30 higher in Wirrina Cove gap widening
0.50 0th pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Tunkalillain Wirrina Cove
— 34.6% 85th pct
Owned outright in Tunkalillain Wirrina Cove
— 45.2% 62nd pct
Separate houses in Tunkalillain Wirrina Cove
— 49.0% 7th pct
3+ bedrooms in Tunkalillain Wirrina Cove
— 39.4% 4th pct

How homes are owned or rented

175.0% Owned outright ◂ +129.8 pts 45.2%
0.0% Rented +34.6 pts ▸ 34.6%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +24.0 pts ▸ 24.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +51.0 pts 49.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment +41.3 pts ▸ 41.3%
0.0% Other dwelling +10.6 pts ▸ 10.6%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

75.0% 3 bedrooms ◂ +46.2 pts 28.8%
0.0% 1 bedroom +26.0 pts ▸ 26.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +22.1 pts ▸ 22.1%
0.0% Studio / none +9.6 pts ▸ 9.6%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%
0.0% 5 or more +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Tunkalillain Wirrina Cove
— 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Tunkalillain Wirrina Cove
— 10.6% 29th pct
PT commute in Tunkalillain Wirrina Cove
— 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Tunkalillain Wirrina Cove +1 more in Wirrina Cove
0 0th pct 1 64th pct
Stops/1k in Tunkalillain Wirrina Cove +5.35 more in Wirrina Cove
0.00 0th pct 5.35 79th pct
Departures/1k in Tunkalillain Wirrina Cove +74.9 more in Wirrina Cove
0.0 0th pct 74.9 66th pct
PT routes in Tunkalillain Wirrina Cove +1 more in Wirrina Cove
0 0th pct 1 71st pct
Stop walk in Tunkalillain Wirrina Cove
— 14 51st pct
Drive to city in Tunkalillain Wirrina Cove +3 longer in Tunkalilla
70 50th pct 67 48th pct

How people get to work

0.0% Car (driver) +57.6 pts ▸ 57.6%
0.0% Worked at home +10.6 pts ▸ 10.6%
0.0% Walked +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
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%

Motor vehicles per home

0.0% 1 vehicle +51.9 pts ▸ 51.9%
0.0% 2 vehicles +30.8 pts ▸ 30.8%
0.0% 3 vehicles +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 4 or more even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Tunkalillain Wirrina Cove
— 49.5% 90th pct
Recent arrivals in Tunkalillain Wirrina Cove
— 0.0% 0th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Tunkalillain Wirrina Cove
— 4.4% 62nd pct
Participation in Tunkalillain Wirrina Cove
— 38.2% 8th pct
Full-time in Tunkalillain Wirrina Cove
— 39.4% 2nd pct

Industries people work in

0.0% Manufacturing +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% Accommodation & food +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +13.6 pts ▸ 13.6%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +10.6 pts ▸ 10.6%
0.0% Construction +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
0.0% Administrative & support +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
0.0% Professional & technical +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%
0.0% Education & training +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing even 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% Labourers +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +12.1 pts ▸ 12.1%
0.0% Sales workers +12.1 pts ▸ 12.1%
0.0% Technicians & trades +10.6 pts ▸ 10.6%
0.0% Community & personal service +10.6 pts ▸ 10.6%
0.0% Managers +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
0.0% Professionals +7.6 pts ▸ 7.6%

Walkability

Walk score in Tunkalillain Wirrina Cove +0.0 higher in Wirrina Cove
0.2 46th pct 0.3 46th pct
Types ≤15 min in Tunkalillain Wirrina Cove +0.1 more in Tunkalilla
0.3 47th pct 0.2 45th pct
15-min city in Tunkalillain Wirrina Cove even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Tunkalillain Wirrina Cove even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Tunkalillain Wirrina Cove +1.1 pts higher in Wirrina Cove
0.0% 0th pct 1.1% 57th pct
Walk to school in Tunkalillain Wirrina Cove even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Tunkalillain Wirrina Cove +15.0 pts higher in Tunkalilla
30.6% 58th pct 15.5% 50th pct
Walk to health in Tunkalillain Wirrina Cove even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Tunkalillain Wirrina Cove +1,156.0 more in Tunkalilla
1,166.7 100th pct 10.7 43rd pct
Intersections/km² in Tunkalillain Wirrina Cove +7 higher in Wirrina Cove
0 32nd pct 7 71st pct
Mean slope in Tunkalillain Wirrina Cove +2.1 pts higher in Wirrina Cove
14.6% 91st pct 16.8% 95th pct

Compare Tunkalilla with nearby areas

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Compare Wirrina Cove with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Tunkalilla vs Wirrina Cove [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL41478/tunkalilla/vs/SAL41624/wirrina-cove