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Wellington vs White Sands

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 15 km apart · Wellington profile · White Sands profile

Wellington White Sands

White Sands and Wellington (SA) are nearby South Australian areas with similar populations of around 190 people. They differ most in their housing and wealth; 92.7% of homes in Wellington (SA) are separate houses, compared to 51.2% in White Sands. White Sands is generally wealthier, with a typical weekly personal income of $746, which is well higher than the $585 usually earned in Wellington (SA). Additionally, White Sands has a far higher share of people who completed Year 12 (38.6% compared to 22.0%) and more people moving into the area recently.

The gap in housing types has widened over time, but the two areas share several other traits. Both have similar proportions of seniors, almost identical rates of home ownership, and very few people born overseas. They also share a similar need for daily help and a lack of public transport use. While Wellington (SA) has more public transport stops and walkable parks, both areas sit well below the national figure for children under 15.

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Where they differ most

Separate houses: 41.5 pts higher in Wellington Year 12: 16.5 pts higher in White Sands Rent: $100 higher in White Sands One-parent: 9.8 pts higher in Wellington Unemployment: 3.3 pts higher in White Sands

Demographics & Identity

Population in Wellingtonin White Sands +10 larger in White Sands gap narrowing
184 52nd pct 194 53rd pct
Median age in Wellingtonin White Sands +1 yrs older in Wellington gap narrowing
58 yrs 90th pct 57 yrs 89th pct
First Nations in Wellingtonin White Sands even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Wellingtonin White Sands +0.7 pts higher in White Sands gap narrowing
27.2% 80th pct 27.8% 82nd pct
Under 15 in Wellingtonin White Sands +3.2 pts higher in White Sands gap narrowing
8.7% 13th pct 11.9% 22nd pct
De facto in Wellingtonin White Sands +4.4 pts higher in Wellington gap narrowing
17.7% 82nd pct 13.3% 59th pct

Age structure

42.4% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +8.9 pts 33.5%
27.2% Seniors (65+) +0.7 pts ▸ 27.8%
6.5% Young adults (25–44) +5.8 pts ▸ 12.4%
8.7% Children (0–14) +3.2 pts ▸ 11.9%
7.6% Youth (15–24) ◂ +3.0 pts 4.6%

Marital status

44.6% Married +7.7 pts ▸ 52.3%
22.6% Never married ◂ +1.1 pts 21.5%
19.0% Divorced ◂ +2.2 pts 16.9%
7.1% Widowed ◂ +1.9 pts 5.2%
7.1% Separated ◂ +3.7 pts 3.5%

Age & sex structure

Wellington White Sands

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Wellingtonin White Sands +4.7 pts higher in Wellington gap narrowing
11.4% 50th pct 6.7% 28th pct

Country of birth

82.1% Australia ◂ +0.6 pts 81.4%
7.6% England ◂ +3.5 pts 4.1%
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

43.5% English +5.5 pts ▸ 49.0%
40.8% Australian ◂ +10.3 pts 30.4%
15.2% Scottish ◂ +7.5 pts 7.7%
12.5% German ◂ +0.6 pts 11.9%
4.3% Irish +3.9 pts ▸ 8.2%
6.5% Italian +0.7 pts ▸ 7.2%
0.0% Dutch +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%
0.0% Greek +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Wellingtonin White Sands +0.1 pts higher in Wellington gap steady
1.6% 38th pct 1.5% 37th pct
Limited English in Wellingtonin White Sands even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

91.8% English only ◂ +7.8 pts 84.0%
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 Wellingtonin White Sands +10.3 pts higher in Wellington gap widening
48.9% 76th pct 38.7% 44th pct

Religious affiliation

48.9% No religion ◂ +10.3 pts 38.7%
37.0% Christianity +7.9 pts ▸ 44.8%
13.6% Not stated +0.3 pts ▸ 13.9%
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 Wellingtonin White Sands +16.5 pts higher in White Sands gap widening
22.0% 4th pct 38.6% 32nd pct
Bachelor+ in Wellingtonin White Sands +1.3 pts higher in Wellington gap steady
6.5% 16th pct 5.2% 12th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Wellingtonin White Sands even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

22.0% Year 12 +16.5 pts ▸ 38.6%
30.4% Year 10 ◂ +2.0 pts 28.3%
22.6% Year 11 ◂ +3.9 pts 18.7%
17.9% Year 9 or below ◂ +11.8 pts 6.0%

Highest qualification level

40.5% Certificate III / IV ◂ +2.1 pts 38.4%
10.7% Advanced diploma / diploma +3.4 pts ▸ 14.1%
13.1% Bachelor degree ◂ +4.0 pts 9.1%
8.3% Certificate I / II ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

Field of qualification

14.3% Engineering & related ◂ +1.2 pts 13.1%
7.1% Health +6.0 pts ▸ 13.1%
10.7% Management & commerce +1.4 pts ▸ 12.1%
11.9% Architecture & building ◂ +6.9 pts 5.1%
0.0% Education +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
7.1% Society & culture +1.9 pts ▸ 9.1%
4.8% Agriculture & environment +3.3 pts ▸ 8.1%
3.6% Food, hospitality & personal services +2.5 pts ▸ 6.1%
3.6% Creative arts ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Wellingtonin White Sands +$161 higher in White Sands gap narrowing
$585 23rd pct $746 49th pct
Household income in Wellingtonin White Sands +$178 higher in White Sands gap narrowing
$971 12th pct $1,149 22nd pct
Family income in Wellingtonin White Sands +$546 higher in White Sands gap widening
$1,224 12th pct $1,770 42nd pct
High earners in Wellingtonin White Sands +8.7 pts higher in White Sands gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 8.7% 54th pct
High-income homes in Wellingtonin White Sands +7.1 pts higher in White Sands gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 7.1% 21st pct

Household income distribution

43.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +3.4 pts 40.5%
18.3% Under $650 +6.7 pts ▸ 25.0%
12.2% $1,500–$2,999 +10.4 pts ▸ 22.6%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% $4,000 or more +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%

Personal income distribution

49.4% Under $650 ◂ +8.1 pts 41.3%
35.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +2.6 pts 32.6%
5.4% $1,500–$2,999 +10.3 pts ▸ 15.7%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Wellingtonin White Sands +2.1 pts higher in White Sands
29.3% 53rd pct 31.4% 63rd pct
Mental health in Wellingtonin White Sands +0.6 pts higher in White Sands
7.6% 45th pct 8.2% 51st pct
Needs assistance in Wellingtonin White Sands +0.7 pts higher in White Sands gap narrowing
6.5% 71st pct 7.2% 76th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

9.8% Arthritis even 9.8%
8.7% Diabetes ◂ +0.4 pts 8.2%
7.6% Mental health +0.6 pts ▸ 8.2%
4.9% Heart disease +2.8 pts ▸ 7.7%
4.9% Other condition +2.8 pts ▸ 7.7%
5.4% Asthma +1.8 pts ▸ 7.2%
6.0% Cancer ◂ +2.4 pts 3.6%
2.2% Lung condition +2.5 pts ▸ 4.6%
2.7% Stroke ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
2.2% Dementia ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

57.6% None ◂ +1.9 pts 55.7%
20.7% One condition +2.0 pts ▸ 22.7%
7.6% Two conditions ◂ +3.0 pts 4.6%
4.9% Three or more ◂ +1.8 pts 3.1%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Wellingtonin White Sands +1.4 pts higher in White Sands gap narrowing
13.7% 28th pct 15.1% 35th pct
Unpaid carers in Wellingtonin White Sands +3.3 pts higher in Wellington gap widening
16.7% 82nd pct 13.4% 56th pct
Unpaid child care in Wellingtonin White Sands +8.4 pts higher in White Sands gap widening
14.9% 13th pct 23.3% 40th pct
Defence service in Wellingtonin White Sands +2.3 pts higher in Wellington
5.8% 86th pct 3.6% 65th pct
Housework 15h+ in Wellingtonin White Sands +4.1 pts higher in Wellington gap narrowing
24.4% 51st pct 20.3% 28th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Wellingtonin White Sands even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Wellingtonin White Sands
51 yrs 88th pct —
Median income in Wellingtonin White Sands
$75 0th pct —
Household income in Wellingtonin White Sands
$725 9th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Wellingtonin White Sands +0.1 larger in Wellington gap steady
2.1 19th pct 2.0 14th pct
One-parent in Wellingtonin White Sands +9.8 pts higher in Wellington gap widening
18.5% 84th pct 8.7% 37th pct
Living alone in Wellingtonin White Sands +0.8 pts higher in Wellington gap narrowing
34.1% 82nd pct 33.3% 80th pct

Family composition

58.9% Couples without children ◂ +5.7 pts 53.2%
23.4% Couples with children +16.3 pts ▸ 39.7%
18.5% One-parent families ◂ +9.8 pts 8.7%
5.6% Other families ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%

Household size

50.0% 2 people ◂ +4.8 pts 45.2%
34.1% 1 person ◂ +0.8 pts 33.3%
9.8% 3 people ◂ +2.6 pts 7.1%
4.9% 4 people +2.3 pts ▸ 7.1%
6.1% 6 or more ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Wellingtonin White Sands +$100 higher in White Sands gap widening
$200 25th pct $300 57th pct
Mortgage in Wellingtonin White Sands +$130 higher in White Sands gap narrowing
$1,083 18th pct $1,213 24th pct
People / bedroom in Wellingtonin White Sands even gap steady
0.70 14th pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in Wellingtonin White Sands +2.0 pts higher in White Sands gap narrowing
15.9% 47th pct 17.9% 53rd pct
Owned outright in Wellingtonin White Sands +0.2 pts higher in Wellington gap narrowing
57.3% 88th pct 57.1% 88th pct
Separate houses in Wellingtonin White Sands +41.5 pts higher in Wellington gap widening
92.7% 38th pct 51.2% 8th pct
3+ bedrooms in Wellingtonin White Sands +3.9 pts higher in Wellington gap narrowing
65.9% 21st pct 61.9% 15th pct

How homes are owned or rented

57.3% Owned outright ◂ +0.2 pts 57.1%
22.0% Owned with a mortgage +1.9 pts ▸ 23.8%
15.9% Rented +2.0 pts ▸ 17.9%
6.1% Not stated ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%

Types of homes

92.7% Separate house ◂ +41.5 pts 51.2%
4.9% Other dwelling +33.2 pts ▸ 38.1%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

54.9% 3 bedrooms ◂ +15.6 pts 39.3%
20.7% 2 bedrooms ◂ +10.0 pts 10.7%
4.9% 1 bedroom +13.0 pts ▸ 17.9%
11.0% 4 bedrooms +6.9 pts ▸ 17.9%
0.0% 5 or more +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

23.1% $200–$349 ◂ +3.1 pts 20.0%
0.0% Under $200 +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% $350–$549 +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

27.8% $1,000–$1,799 +7.2 pts ▸ 35.0%
16.7% Under $1,000 +8.3 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 +15.0 pts ▸ 15.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Wellingtonin White Sands even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Wellingtonin White Sands +3.0 pts higher in Wellington gap narrowing
13.3% 39th pct 10.2% 27th pct
PT commute in Wellingtonin White Sands even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Wellingtonin White Sands +2 more in Wellington
2 71st pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Wellingtonin White Sands +10.87 more in Wellington
10.87 88th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Wellingtonin White Sands +54.3 more in Wellington
54.3 63rd pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Wellingtonin White Sands +1 more in Wellington
1 71st pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Wellingtonin White Sands +17 longer in White Sands
58 84th pct 75 94th pct
Drive to city in Wellingtonin White Sands +12 longer in Wellington
64 47th pct 52 39th pct

How people get to work

50.6% Car (driver) +22.1 pts ▸ 72.7%
13.3% Worked at home ◂ +3.0 pts 10.2%
8.4% Walked ◂ +8.4 pts 0.0%
7.2% Car (passenger) ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

51.2% 2 vehicles ◂ +8.6 pts 42.7%
27.5% 1 vehicle +7.2 pts ▸ 34.7%
8.8% 4 or more +4.6 pts ▸ 13.3%
5.0% 3 vehicles +0.3 pts ▸ 5.3%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Wellingtonin White Sands +10.8 pts higher in White Sands gap widening
21.2% 18th pct 32.0% 54th pct
Recent arrivals in Wellingtonin White Sands
0.0% 0th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Wellingtonin White Sands +3.3 pts higher in White Sands gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 3.3% 46th pct
Participation in Wellingtonin White Sands +1.1 pts higher in White Sands gap narrowing
51.8% 25th pct 52.9% 27th pct
Full-time in Wellingtonin White Sands +9.4 pts higher in White Sands gap widening
55.4% 36th pct 64.8% 78th pct

Industries people work in

15.7% Construction ◂ +11.1 pts 4.5%
13.3% Health care & social assistance +0.4 pts ▸ 13.6%
13.3% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +4.2 pts 9.1%
13.3% Manufacturing ◂ +6.4 pts 6.8%
10.8% Accommodation & food +0.5 pts ▸ 11.4%
10.8% Retail trade ◂ +4.0 pts 6.8%
8.4% Transport & warehousing ◂ +1.6 pts 6.8%
3.6% Education & training +4.3 pts ▸ 8.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% Public administration & safety +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
4.8% Administrative & support ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
4.8% Arts & recreation ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

24.1% Managers ◂ +3.6 pts 20.5%
4.8% Professionals +14.5 pts ▸ 19.3%
18.1% Technicians & trades +0.1 pts ▸ 18.2%
8.4% Community & personal service +6.3 pts ▸ 14.8%
14.5% Labourers ◂ +3.1 pts 11.4%
9.6% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +9.6 pts 0.0%
8.4% Sales workers ◂ +1.6 pts 6.8%
3.6% Clerical & administrative +4.3 pts ▸ 8.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Wellingtonin White Sands +1.8 higher in Wellington
1.8 64th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Wellingtonin White Sands +1.6 more in Wellington
1.6 63rd pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Wellingtonin White Sands even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Wellingtonin White Sands even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Wellingtonin White Sands +44.0 pts higher in Wellington
44.0% 71st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Wellingtonin White Sands even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Wellingtonin White Sands +60.3 pts higher in Wellington
60.3% 67th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Wellingtonin White Sands even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Wellingtonin White Sands +32.6 more in Wellington
32.6 74th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Wellingtonin White Sands even
1 43rd pct 1 56th pct
Mean slope in Wellingtonin White Sands +1.4 pts higher in White Sands
3.4% 19th pct 4.8% 40th pct

Compare Wellington with nearby areas

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Compare White Sands with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Wellington vs White Sands [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL41561/wellington/vs/SAL41579/white-sands