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Willippa vs Willow Springs

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 55 km apart · Willippa profile · Willow Springs profile

Willippa Willow Springs

Willow Springs and Willippa are both sparsely populated areas in South Australia. Willow Springs is noticeably older, with a typical resident aged 46 compared to 40 in Willippa. There are also significant gaps in income; the typical weekly family income in Willow Springs is $1,958, which is far higher than the $900 usually earned in Willippa. Additionally, Willow Springs has a far larger population of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, with nine people compared to none in Willippa.

Everyday life in both places is very similar, as both are completely car-dependent and have no homes within walking distance of a school, park, or grocery store. Typical weekly household incomes are almost identical, sitting at $1,375 in Willow Springs and $1,374 in Willippa. Both areas also have the same number of people per bedroom, at 0.80.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Willippain Willow Springs +57 larger in Willow Springs
15 11th pct 72 34th pct
  • First area, 2016: 26
  • First area, 2021: 15
  • Second area, 2021: 72
Median age in Willippain Willow Springs +6 yrs older in Willow Springs
40 yrs 29th pct 46 yrs 54th pct
  • First area, 2016: 50 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 40 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 46 yrs
12.5% 88th pct
4.2% 6th pct
11.1% 20th pct
12.1% 49th pct

Age structure

46.7% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +11.9 pts 34.7%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) +27.8 pts ▸ 27.8%
26.7% Children (0–14) ◂ +15.6 pts 11.1%
20.0% Youth (15–24) ◂ +4.7 pts 15.3%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%

Marital status

50.0% Married ◂ +3.0 pts 47.0%
31.3% Never married +8.1 pts ▸ 39.4%
0.0% Divorced +10.6 pts ▸ 10.6%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Willippa Willow Springs

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

  • 85+ in Willippa: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Willow Springs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Willippa: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Willow Springs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Willippa: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Willow Springs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Willippa: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Willow Springs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Willippa: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Willow Springs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Willippa: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Willow Springs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Willippa: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Willow Springs: 0.0% males, 5.1% females
  • 50–54 in Willippa: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Willow Springs: 8.5% males, 6.8% females
  • 45–49 in Willippa: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Willow Springs: 0.0% males, 5.1% females
  • 40–44 in Willippa: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Willow Springs: 0.0% males, 5.1% females
  • 35–39 in Willippa: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Willow Springs: 8.5% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Willippa: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Willow Springs: 0.0% males, 13.6% females
  • 25–29 in Willippa: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Willow Springs: 6.8% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Willippa: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Willow Springs: 6.8% males, 6.8% females
  • 15–19 in Willippa: 42.9% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Willow Springs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Willippa: 57.1% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Willow Springs: 0.0% males, 8.5% females
  • 5–9 in Willippa: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Willow Springs: 10.2% males, 8.5% females
  • 0–4 in Willippa: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Willow Springs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

9.7% 42nd pct

Country of birth

93.3% Australia ◂ +26.7 pts 66.7%
0.0% England +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%
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

53.3% Scottish ◂ +43.6 pts 9.7%
40.0% English ◂ +5.3 pts 34.7%
40.0% Irish ◂ +23.3 pts 16.7%
20.0% Australian +6.4 pts ▸ 26.4%
20.0% German ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Italian +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
0.0% Chinese 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

0.0% 0th pct
0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

100.0% English only ◂ +20.8 pts 79.2%
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

37.5% 41st pct

Religious affiliation

60.0% Christianity ◂ +29.4 pts 30.6%
40.0% No religion ◂ +2.5 pts 37.5%
0.0% Not stated +34.7 pts ▸ 34.7%
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

50.0% 62nd pct
9.1% 26th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Willippain Willow Springs even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

58.3% Year 12 ◂ +8.3 pts 50.0%
25.0% Year 11 ◂ +14.4 pts 10.6%
25.0% Year 9 or below ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Year 10 +22.7 pts ▸ 22.7%

Highest qualification level

0.0% Certificate III / IV +29.8 pts ▸ 29.8%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +17.0 pts ▸ 17.0%
0.0% Bachelor degree +12.8 pts ▸ 12.8%
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

0.0% Engineering & related +21.3 pts ▸ 21.3%
0.0% Management & commerce +14.9 pts ▸ 14.9%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +8.5 pts ▸ 8.5%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +8.5 pts ▸ 8.5%
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% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Willippain Willow Springs +$420 higher in Willow Springs
$725 45th pct $1,145 89th pct
  • First area, 2016: $933
  • First area, 2021: $725
  • Second area, 2021: $1,145
Household income in Willippain Willow Springs even
$1,374 38th pct $1,375 38th pct
  • First area, 2016: $2,250
  • First area, 2021: $1,374
  • Second area, 2021: $1,375
Family income in Willippain Willow Springs +$1,058 higher in Willow Springs
$900 4th pct $1,958 55th pct
  • First area, 2016: $2,250
  • First area, 2021: $900
  • Second area, 2021: $1,958
6.1% 38th pct
High-income homes in Willippain Willow Springs
16.7% 52nd pct

Household income distribution

0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

0.0% $650–$1,499 +42.4 pts ▸ 42.4%
25.0% Under $650 ◂ +12.9 pts 12.1%
18.8% $1,500–$2,999 +0.9 pts ▸ 19.7%
0.0% $3,000 or more +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Willippain Willow Springs
23.6% 25th pct
6.9% 39th pct
Needs assistance in Willippain Willow Springs
0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Mental health +6.9 pts ▸ 6.9%
0.0% Asthma +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%
0.0% Heart disease +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
0.0% Other condition +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
0.0% Arthritis even 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

73.3% None ◂ +19.2 pts 54.2%
20.0% One condition ◂ +3.3 pts 16.7%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

21.2% 64th pct
13.6% 59th pct
Unpaid child care in Willippain Willow Springs
15.2% 13th pct
4.6% 77th pct
6.1% 3rd pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Willippain Willow Springs +9 larger in Willow Springs
0 0th pct 9 58th pct
30 yrs 63rd pct
$1,375 89th pct
Household income in Willippain Willow Springs
$1,875 57th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Willippain Willow Springs +0.4 larger in Willippa
2.3 29th pct 1.9 11th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.0
  • First area, 2021: 2.3
  • Second area, 2021: 1.9
0.0% 0th pct
37.5% 88th pct

Family composition

150.0% Couples with children ◂ +81.8 pts 68.2%
50.0% Couples without children ◂ +13.6 pts 36.4%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

0.0% 1 person +37.5 pts ▸ 37.5%
0.0% 2 people +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 4 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$80 3rd pct
$726 7th pct
People / bedroom in Willippain Willow Springs even
0.80 43rd pct 0.80 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.60
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80
41.7% 89th pct
16.7% 8th pct
45.8% 7th pct
50.0% 9th pct

How homes are owned or rented

75.0% Owned outright ◂ +58.3 pts 16.7%
75.0% Other tenure ◂ +50.0 pts 25.0%
0.0% Rented +41.7 pts ▸ 41.7%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +54.2 pts 45.8%
0.0% Other dwelling +29.2 pts ▸ 29.2%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

100.0% 3 bedrooms ◂ +66.7 pts 33.3%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

0.0% 0th pct
21.4% 64th pct
0.0% 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Willippain Willow Springs even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

57.1% Worked at home ◂ +35.7 pts 21.4%
28.6% Walked +16.7 pts ▸ 45.2%
28.6% Car (driver) ◂ +7.1 pts 21.4%
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

150.0% 4 or more ◂ +137.5 pts 12.5%
75.0% 1 vehicle ◂ +45.8 pts 29.2%
0.0% 2 vehicles +37.5 pts ▸ 37.5%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 3 vehicles even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

45.8% 87th pct

Jobs & Industry

0.0% 0th pct
63.6% 61st pct
73.8% 91st pct

Industries people work in

78.6% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +47.6 pts 31.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food +35.7 pts ▸ 35.7%
21.4% Retail trade ◂ +21.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% Public administration & safety +11.9 pts ▸ 11.9%
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% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

64.3% Managers ◂ +23.8 pts 40.5%
21.4% Labourers ◂ +7.1 pts 14.3%
0.0% Community & personal service +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +11.9 pts ▸ 11.9%
0.0% Professionals +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Willippain Willow Springs even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Willippain Willow Springs even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Willippain Willow Springs even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Willippain Willow Springs even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Willippain Willow Springs even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Willippain Willow Springs even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Willippain Willow Springs even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Willippain Willow Springs +41.7 more in Willow Springs
0.0 0th pct 41.7 78th pct
Intersections/km² in Willippain Willow Springs even
0 0th pct 0 13th pct
Mean slope in Willippain Willow Springs +1.1 pts higher in Willow Springs
6.7% 60th pct 7.9% 69th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Willippa vs Willow Springs [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL41603/willippa/vs/SAL41607/willow-springs