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Port Pirie vs Port Germein

Name: Port Pirie vs Port Germein — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Urban Centre comparison ≈ 20 km apart · Port Pirie profile · Port Germein profile

Port Pirie Port Germein

Port Pirie and Port Germein (L) are nearby South Australian areas with very different profiles. Port Pirie is a larger hub where families are more common, with 17.1% of people being children and a far higher share of renters at 33.3%. In contrast, Port Germein (L) is a sparsely populated area with a much older population; the typical resident is 59, and 37.2% of people are seniors. This age gap is reflected in home ownership, as 52.1% of homes in Port Germein (L) are owned outright, compared to 32.1% in Port Pirie.

Since 2011, the two areas have tracked differently as some gaps have widened while others have narrowed. The difference in the number of children has grown, but the gap in outright home ownership and the share of seniors has shrunk. Despite these shifts, the two places remain similar in some key areas, such as their unemployment rates and the typical weekly rent of around $185 to $190.

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Where they differ most

Median age: 16 yrs older in Port Germein Population: 13,426 larger in Port Pirie Renting: 20.8 pts higher in Port Pirie Owned outright: 20.0 pts higher in Port Germein Recent arrivals: 11.4 pts higher in Port Pirie

Demographics & Identity

Population in Port Pirie in Port Germein +13,426 larger in Port Pirie gap steady

13,708 86th pct 282 15th pct

Median age in Port Pirie in Port Germein +16 yrs older in Port Germein gap steady

43 yrs 43rd pct 59 yrs 92nd pct

Age structure

26.0% Older adults (45–64) +16.6 pts ▸ 42.6%

23.0% Seniors (65+) +14.3 pts ▸ 37.2%

21.7% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +9.3 pts 12.4%

17.1% Children (0–14) ◂ +12.5 pts 4.6%

12.3% Youth (15–24) ◂ +5.9 pts 6.4%

Marital status

38.6% Married +4.8 pts ▸ 43.4%

39.1% Never married ◂ +14.9 pts 24.2%

9.7% Divorced +7.2 pts ▸ 17.0%

8.4% Widowed ◂ +0.4 pts 7.9%

4.3% Separated +1.0 pts ▸ 5.3%

Age & sex structure

Port Pirie Port Germein

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

85.9% Australia ◂ +12.5 pts 73.4%

2.0% England +7.2 pts ▸ 9.2%

0.5% New Zealand +0.5 pts ▸ 1.1%

0.6% Philippines ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.6% Italy ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.4% India ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.4% South Africa ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.1% Vietnam ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% China ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% Nepal ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Ancestry

41.5% English +7.0 pts ▸ 48.6%

42.9% Australian ◂ +10.0 pts 33.0%

7.6% Irish +3.0 pts ▸ 10.6%

7.5% Scottish +2.8 pts ▸ 10.3%

7.4% German ◂ +0.7 pts 6.7%

6.1% Italian ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%

1.1% Greek ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

1.0% Dutch even 1.1%

0.9% Filipino ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

0.5% Chinese ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.4% Indian ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.1% Vietnamese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

89.3% English only +0.4 pts ▸ 89.7%

0.9% Italian ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

0.4% Greek ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.2% Tagalog ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.2% Mandarin ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.2% Arabic ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.1% Vietnamese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% Punjabi ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.0% Hindi even 0.0%

0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%

Religion

Religious affiliation

48.8% No religion ◂ +3.4 pts 45.4%

42.1% Christianity +0.5 pts ▸ 42.6%

7.3% Not stated +2.6 pts ▸ 9.9%

0.4% Buddhism +0.7 pts ▸ 1.1%

0.5% Other religions +0.6 pts ▸ 1.1%

0.6% Islam ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.3% Hinduism ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

33.4% Year 12 ◂ +5.1 pts 28.2%

19.7% Year 10 +4.2 pts ▸ 23.9%

22.9% Year 11 ◂ +2.9 pts 20.0%

16.4% Year 9 or below +2.4 pts ▸ 18.8%

Highest qualification level

44.8% Certificate III / IV +0.3 pts ▸ 45.0%

11.1% Advanced diploma / diploma +3.4 pts ▸ 14.5%

13.1% Bachelor degree ◂ +7.7 pts 5.3%

2.1% Graduate diploma / certificate +4.0 pts ▸ 6.1%

4.0% Certificate I / II +0.6 pts ▸ 4.6%

2.5% Postgraduate degree +0.6 pts ▸ 3.1%

Field of qualification

19.7% Engineering & related +1.6 pts ▸ 21.4%

11.5% Health +3.0 pts ▸ 14.5%

12.4% Management & commerce +2.1 pts ▸ 14.5%

13.7% Society & culture ◂ +0.7 pts 13.0%

4.6% Architecture & building +3.1 pts ▸ 7.6%

7.4% Education +0.2 pts ▸ 7.6%

6.5% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%

1.1% Agriculture & environment ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

1.1% Creative arts ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

0.9% Information technology ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

0.7% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Port Pirie in Port Germein +$99 higher in Port Pirie gap narrowing

$567 30th pct $468 13th pct

Household income in Port Pirie in Port Germein +$176 higher in Port Pirie gap narrowing

$1,036 28th pct $860 10th pct

Family income in Port Pirie in Port Germein +$358 higher in Port Pirie gap narrowing

$1,441 39th pct $1,083 12th pct

Household income distribution

32.5% $650–$1,499 +9.2 pts ▸ 41.7%

27.5% Under $650 +2.3 pts ▸ 29.9%

22.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +8.0 pts 14.6%

5.6% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +1.4 pts 4.2%

3.6% $4,000 or more ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

51.3% Under $650 +8.7 pts ▸ 60.0%

28.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +5.4 pts 22.6%

11.9% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +0.6 pts 11.3%

1.6% $3,000 or more ◂ +0.5 pts 1.1%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

14.5% Arthritis +5.0 pts ▸ 19.5%

13.2% Mental health ◂ +2.9 pts 10.3%

9.0% Diabetes +2.7 pts ▸ 11.7%

10.6% Asthma even 10.6%

8.5% Other condition ◂ +1.1 pts 7.4%

6.1% Heart disease +1.7 pts ▸ 7.8%

3.3% Cancer +2.7 pts ▸ 6.0%

3.7% Lung condition +1.3 pts ▸ 5.0%

1.3% Stroke +0.8 pts ▸ 2.1%

1.4% Dementia ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

53.6% None ◂ +7.1 pts 46.5%

21.9% One condition +1.8 pts ▸ 23.8%

9.0% Two conditions +5.6 pts ▸ 14.5%

6.9% Three or more ◂ +2.2 pts 4.6%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Port Pirie in Port Germein +0.3 larger in Port Pirie gap widening

2.2 36th pct 1.9 7th pct

Family composition

30.5% Couples without children +25.3 pts ▸ 55.9%

46.4% Couples with children ◂ +14.5 pts 31.9%

21.8% One-parent families ◂ +9.6 pts 12.2%

1.3% Other families ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

Household size

33.9% 2 people +8.4 pts ▸ 42.4%

36.5% 1 person +2.4 pts ▸ 38.9%

13.2% 3 people ◂ +5.6 pts 7.6%

9.9% 4 people ◂ +3.0 pts 6.9%

4.5% 5 people ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%

2.0% 6 or more ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Port Pirie in Port Germein +$5 higher in Port Germein gap narrowing

$185 19th pct $190 20th pct

Mortgage in Port Pirie in Port Germein +$84 higher in Port Pirie gap narrowing

$951 20th pct $867 14th pct

People / bedroom in Port Pirie in Port Germein even gap steady

0.70 14th pct 0.70 14th pct

How homes are owned or rented

32.1% Owned outright +20.0 pts ▸ 52.1%

33.3% Rented ◂ +20.8 pts 12.5%

30.9% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +0.4 pts 30.6%

2.3% Not stated +2.5 pts ▸ 4.9%

1.5% Other tenure +1.3 pts ▸ 2.8%

Types of homes

83.4% Separate house +13.2 pts ▸ 96.5%

14.2% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +14.2 pts 0.0%

1.8% Flat or apartment ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

0.3% Other dwelling ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

59.1% 3 bedrooms ◂ +10.5 pts 48.6%

14.8% 2 bedrooms +8.1 pts ▸ 22.9%

17.8% 4 bedrooms ◂ +7.4 pts 10.4%

3.5% 1 bedroom +3.4 pts ▸ 6.9%

2.4% 5 or more ◂ +0.3 pts 2.1%

0.1% Studio / none ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

54.2% Under $200 ◂ +4.2 pts 50.0%

39.5% $200–$349 ◂ +6.2 pts 33.3%

2.4% $350–$549 ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

0.5% $550–$749 ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

51.1% Under $1,000 +8.0 pts ▸ 59.1%

33.1% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +12.6 pts 20.5%

8.8% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%

1.7% $3,000 or more ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

72.6% Car (driver) ◂ +5.0 pts 67.6%

5.4% Car (passenger) +4.4 pts ▸ 9.8%

2.5% Worked at home +5.3 pts ▸ 7.8%

3.0% Walked +0.9 pts ▸ 3.9%

1.0% Bicycle ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

0.4% Bus ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

39.9% 1 vehicle ◂ +3.4 pts 36.4%

31.5% 2 vehicles +4.9 pts ▸ 36.4%

11.3% 3 vehicles +2.9 pts ▸ 14.3%

11.3% No vehicle ◂ +9.2 pts 2.1%

6.0% 4 or more +1.2 pts ▸ 7.1%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

19.6% Health care & social assistance ◂ +5.9 pts 13.7%

7.4% Accommodation & food +7.3 pts ▸ 14.7%

14.4% Manufacturing ◂ +4.6 pts 9.8%

12.7% Retail trade ◂ +7.8 pts 4.9%

7.0% Construction +3.8 pts ▸ 10.8%

1.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +7.8 pts ▸ 8.8%

3.8% Transport & warehousing +5.1 pts ▸ 8.8%

8.1% Education & training ◂ +4.2 pts 3.9%

4.8% Public administration & safety +3.1 pts ▸ 7.8%

4.3% Other services ◂ +0.4 pts 3.9%

3.8% Administrative & support ◂ +0.8 pts 2.9%

2.8% Mining ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

11.1% Machinery operators & drivers +8.5 pts ▸ 19.6%

14.5% Technicians & trades +2.2 pts ▸ 16.7%

13.0% Labourers +3.7 pts ▸ 16.7%

16.2% Community & personal service ◂ +5.4 pts 10.8%

14.0% Professionals ◂ +5.2 pts 8.8%

8.5% Managers +5.2 pts ▸ 13.7%

10.9% Sales workers ◂ +5.1 pts 5.9%

10.0% Clerical & administrative ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Port Pirie in Port Germein +0.7 higher in Port Pirie

4.6 55th pct 3.9 42nd pct

Types ≤15 min in Port Pirie in Port Germein +0.1 more in Port Germein

4.4 45th pct 4.5 47th pct

15-min city in Port Pirie in Port Germein +42.6 pts higher in Port Germein

42.1% 41st pct 84.7% 76th pct

Walk to shops in Port Pirie in Port Germein +36.9 pts higher in Port Pirie

36.9% 39th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to transit in Port Pirie in Port Germein +7.9 pts higher in Port Pirie

85.4% 77th pct 77.5% 69th pct

Walk to school in Port Pirie in Port Germein +77.8 pts higher in Port Pirie

77.8% 59th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to a park in Port Pirie in Port Germein +1.5 pts higher in Port Germein

90.3% 43rd pct 91.8% 48th pct

Walk to health in Port Pirie in Port Germein +35.3 pts higher in Port Pirie

35.3% 55th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Port Pirie in Port Germein +15.4 more in Port Germein

13.0 33rd pct 28.4 71st pct

Intersections/km² in Port Pirie in Port Germein +9 higher in Port Pirie

31 49th pct 22 34th pct

Mean slope in Port Pirie in Port Germein +0.2 pts higher in Port Germein

2.2% 3rd pct 2.4% 8th pct

Compare Port Pirie with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Port Pirie vs Port Germein [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL413005/port-pirie/vs/UCL422042/port-germein