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Roxby Downs vs Woomera

Urban Centre comparison ≈ 66 km apart · Roxby Downs profile · Woomera profile

Roxby Downs Woomera

Roxby Downs and Woomera (L) are two distinct South Australian settlements with very different profiles. Roxby Downs is a larger, younger hub where the typical resident is 30 and children under 15 make up 27.7% of the population. It is a high-earning area, with the typical household income at $3,142 per week and 49.1% of homes earning $3,000 or more weekly. In contrast, Woomera (L) is sparsely populated and older, with a typical age of 43. It has a much higher share of former Defence Force members (26.1%) and a higher proportion of people living alone (57.5%).

Both areas sit near the national figure for people born overseas, at 12.9% in Roxby Downs and 12.1% in Woomera (L). While they share this link to the rest of the world, their internal trends are diverging. Since 2011, the income gap has widened significantly, with Roxby Downs seeing a sharp increase in high earners. At the same time, the age gap has shifted, as Roxby Downs has become much younger compared to Woomera (L) over the last decade.

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Where they differ most

Living alone: 33.4 pts higher in Woomera Population: 3,539 larger in Roxby Downs Under 15: 18.6 pts higher in Roxby Downs Unpaid carers: 11.3 pts higher in Woomera Median age: 13 yrs older in Woomera

Demographics & Identity

Population in Roxby Downsin Woomera +3,539 larger in Roxby Downs gap widening
3,671 82nd pct 132 7th pct
Median age in Roxby Downsin Woomera +13 yrs older in Woomera gap narrowing
30 yrs 6th pct 43 yrs 43rd pct
First Nations in Roxby Downsin Woomera +1.4 pts higher in Roxby Downs gap narrowing
5.2% 57th pct 3.8% 44th pct
Aged 65+ in Roxby Downsin Woomera +3.1 pts higher in Woomera gap narrowing
1.4% 0th pct 4.5% 3rd pct
Under 15 in Roxby Downsin Woomera +18.6 pts higher in Roxby Downs gap widening
27.7% 94th pct 9.1% 7th pct
De facto in Roxby Downsin Woomera +2.1 pts higher in Woomera gap narrowing
22.6% 93rd pct 24.8% 96th pct

Age structure

20.6% Older adults (45–64) +24.1 pts ▸ 44.7%
39.1% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +4.2 pts 34.8%
27.7% Children (0–14) ◂ +18.6 pts 9.1%
10.9% Youth (15–24) ◂ +1.1 pts 9.8%
1.4% Seniors (65+) +3.1 pts ▸ 4.5%

Marital status

43.9% Married ◂ +3.4 pts 40.5%
43.4% Never married ◂ +2.1 pts 41.4%
7.4% Divorced +2.0 pts ▸ 9.5%
4.5% Separated ◂ +1.0 pts 3.4%
0.9% Widowed ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Roxby Downs Woomera

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Roxby Downsin Woomera +0.8 pts higher in Roxby Downs gap narrowing
12.9% 64th pct 12.1% 59th pct

Country of birth

76.6% Australia +1.4 pts ▸ 78.0%
1.6% England +2.2 pts ▸ 3.8%
2.8% New Zealand ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%
2.5% Philippines ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
0.5% South Africa +1.8 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.5% India ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%
0.1% Vietnam ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%

Ancestry

42.3% Australian ◂ +1.3 pts 40.9%
36.7% English +4.2 pts ▸ 40.9%
5.8% German +4.8 pts ▸ 10.6%
8.4% Scottish +0.7 pts ▸ 9.1%
7.5% Irish ◂ +2.9 pts 4.5%
3.3% Filipino ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
2.2% Italian +0.1 pts ▸ 2.3%
1.7% Dutch ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%
0.5% Indian ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%
0.5% Chinese ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%
0.4% Greek ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Roxby Downsin Woomera +4.5 pts higher in Roxby Downs gap narrowing
8.3% 82nd pct 3.8% 52nd pct
Limited English in Roxby Downsin Woomera +0.5 pts higher in Roxby Downs gap steady
0.5% 66th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

81.9% English only +7.5 pts ▸ 89.4%
1.5% Tagalog ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%
0.4% Arabic ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.2% Vietnamese ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.2% Greek ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.2% Italian ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.1% Mandarin ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.1% Cantonese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Roxby Downsin Woomera +14.1 pts higher in Roxby Downs gap narrowing
54.2% 88th pct 40.2% 42nd pct

Religious affiliation

54.2% No religion ◂ +14.1 pts 40.2%
30.7% Christianity +13.3 pts ▸ 43.9%
12.2% Not stated ◂ +2.4 pts 9.8%
1.1% Buddhism ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%
0.8% Islam ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%
0.6% Hinduism ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.3% Other religions ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Roxby Downsin Woomera +5.5 pts higher in Roxby Downs gap narrowing
50.0% 80th pct 44.5% 67th pct
Bachelor+ in Roxby Downsin Woomera +7.5 pts higher in Roxby Downs gap widening
13.5% 62nd pct 6.0% 14th pct

Highest year of school

50.0% Year 12 ◂ +5.5 pts 44.5%
16.6% Year 10 +1.9 pts ▸ 18.5%
17.9% Year 11 ◂ +2.8 pts 15.1%
4.4% Year 9 or below +9.9 pts ▸ 14.3%

Highest qualification level

46.3% Certificate III / IV +0.2 pts ▸ 46.5%
10.1% Advanced diploma / diploma +9.6 pts ▸ 19.8%
15.1% Bachelor degree ◂ +10.4 pts 4.7%
4.1% Postgraduate degree ◂ +0.6 pts 3.5%
2.3% Certificate I / II ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%
2.1% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

31.1% Engineering & related ◂ +3.2 pts 27.9%
8.2% Health +4.6 pts ▸ 12.8%
11.5% Management & commerce +1.2 pts ▸ 12.8%
6.2% Society & culture +5.4 pts ▸ 11.6%
8.0% Education +0.2 pts ▸ 8.1%
6.8% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
1.0% Creative arts +4.9 pts ▸ 5.8%
4.6% Architecture & building even 4.7%
1.6% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
1.3% Agriculture & environment ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
0.7% Information technology ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Roxby Downsin Woomera +$472 higher in Roxby Downs gap widening
$1,747 100th pct $1,275 100th pct
Household income in Roxby Downsin Woomera +$1,313 higher in Roxby Downs gap widening
$3,142 100th pct $1,829 81st pct
Family income in Roxby Downsin Woomera +$1,405 higher in Roxby Downs gap widening
$3,467 100th pct $2,062 78th pct
High earners in Roxby Downsin Woomera +17.9 pts higher in Roxby Downs gap widening
36.9% 100th pct 19.0% 94th pct
High-income homes in Roxby Downsin Woomera +45.0 pts higher in Roxby Downs gap widening
49.1% 100th pct 4.1% 13th pct

Household income distribution

31.6% $1,500–$2,999 +34.1 pts ▸ 65.8%
7.8% $650–$1,499 +23.7 pts ▸ 31.5%
29.1% $4,000 or more ◂ +25.0 pts 4.1%
20.0% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
1.8% Under $650 ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

36.9% $1,500–$2,999 +4.5 pts ▸ 41.4%
19.8% $650–$1,499 +15.5 pts ▸ 35.3%
17.8% Under $650 +1.2 pts ▸ 19.0%
15.4% $3,000 or more ◂ +10.2 pts 5.2%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Roxby Downsin Woomera +21.5 pts higher in Woomera
16.4% 4th pct 37.9% 75th pct
Mental health in Roxby Downsin Woomera +4.9 pts higher in Woomera
5.7% 13th pct 10.6% 60th pct
Needs assistance in Roxby Downsin Woomera +6.3 pts higher in Woomera gap widening
1.2% 0th pct 7.6% 65th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

6.5% Asthma +5.6 pts ▸ 12.1%
5.7% Mental health +4.9 pts ▸ 10.6%
2.7% Arthritis +6.4 pts ▸ 9.1%
4.7% Other condition +4.4 pts ▸ 9.1%
1.3% Heart disease +7.1 pts ▸ 8.3%
2.1% Diabetes +5.5 pts ▸ 7.6%
0.4% Lung condition +4.1 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.2% Stroke +4.3 pts ▸ 4.5%
1.3% Cancer +1.0 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

72.7% None ◂ +18.9 pts 53.8%
13.1% One condition +11.2 pts ▸ 24.2%
2.9% Two conditions +1.7 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.5% Three or more +4.0 pts ▸ 4.5%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Roxby Downsin Woomera +20.5 pts higher in Woomera gap narrowing
14.8% 35th pct 35.3% 100th pct
Unpaid carers in Roxby Downsin Woomera +11.3 pts higher in Woomera gap widening
5.1% 1st pct 16.4% 88th pct
Unpaid child care in Roxby Downsin Woomera +10.0 pts higher in Roxby Downs gap widening
36.7% 88th pct 26.7% 62nd pct
Defence service in Roxby Downsin Woomera +23.9 pts higher in Woomera
2.2% 17th pct 26.1% 100th pct
Housework 15h+ in Roxby Downsin Woomera +2.1 pts higher in Roxby Downs gap narrowing
20.2% 21st pct 18.1% 13th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Roxby Downsin Woomera +1.0 larger in Roxby Downs gap narrowing
2.7 76th pct 1.7 0th pct
One-parent in Roxby Downsin Woomera +4.5 pts higher in Roxby Downs gap narrowing
8.7% 13th pct 4.2% 0th pct
Living alone in Roxby Downsin Woomera +33.4 pts higher in Woomera gap widening
24.1% 34th pct 57.5% 100th pct

Family composition

70.2% Couples with children ◂ +22.3 pts 47.9%
20.0% Couples without children +23.6 pts ▸ 43.7%
8.7% One-parent families ◂ +4.5 pts 4.2%
0.7% Other families ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

Household size

24.1% 1 person +33.4 pts ▸ 57.5%
28.5% 2 people ◂ +1.1 pts 27.4%
18.9% 4 people ◂ +6.6 pts 12.3%
16.2% 3 people ◂ +16.2 pts 0.0%
9.3% 5 people ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%
2.8% 6 or more ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Roxby Downsin Woomera +$157 higher in Roxby Downs gap widening
$260 46th pct $103 5th pct
Mortgage in Roxby Downsin Woomera
$1,517 63rd pct —
People / bedroom in Roxby Downsin Woomera +0.20 higher in Roxby Downs gap narrowing
0.80 57th pct 0.60 0th pct
Renting in Roxby Downsin Woomera +16.4 pts higher in Roxby Downs gap widening
67.1% 94th pct 50.7% 89th pct
Owned outright in Roxby Downsin Woomera +6.5 pts higher in Roxby Downs gap narrowing
6.5% 4th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Separate houses in Roxby Downsin Woomera +7.7 pts higher in Roxby Downs gap widening
96.7% 68th pct 89.0% 29th pct
3+ bedrooms in Roxby Downsin Woomera +3.3 pts higher in Roxby Downs gap narrowing
80.0% 60th pct 76.7% 48th pct

How homes are owned or rented

67.1% Rented ◂ +16.4 pts 50.7%
2.8% Other tenure +39.6 pts ▸ 42.5%
21.7% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +21.7 pts 0.0%
6.5% Owned outright ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
1.5% Not stated ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

96.7% Separate house ◂ +7.7 pts 89.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%
2.8% Flat or apartment +1.3 pts ▸ 4.1%
0.6% Other dwelling ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

42.9% 3 bedrooms +18.7 pts ▸ 61.6%
32.4% 4 bedrooms ◂ +17.3 pts 15.1%
14.1% 2 bedrooms ◂ +8.7 pts 5.5%
4.7% 5 or more ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
3.8% 1 bedroom +0.3 pts ▸ 4.1%
0.3% Studio / none ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

34.3% Under $200 +41.4 pts ▸ 75.7%
34.2% $200–$349 ◂ +23.4 pts 10.8%
26.8% $350–$549 ◂ +26.8 pts 0.0%
0.7% $750 or more ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%
0.4% $550–$749 ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Roxby Downsin Woomera +2.4 pts higher in Roxby Downs gap narrowing
2.4% 34th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Roxby Downsin Woomera +1.6 pts higher in Woomera gap narrowing
2.9% 13th pct 4.5% 24th pct
PT commute in Roxby Downsin Woomera +0.6 pts higher in Roxby Downs gap steady
0.6% 71st pct 0.0% 0th pct

How people get to work

69.9% Car (driver) ◂ +19.9 pts 50.0%
4.0% Walked +26.7 pts ▸ 30.7%
2.9% Worked at home +1.6 pts ▸ 4.5%
4.2% Car (passenger) ◂ +0.8 pts 3.4%
0.6% Bus ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.2% Bicycle ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

26.6% 1 vehicle +29.4 pts ▸ 56.1%
44.8% 2 vehicles ◂ +11.5 pts 33.3%
18.1% 3 vehicles ◂ +7.5 pts 10.6%
8.2% 4 or more ◂ +3.7 pts 4.5%
2.4% No vehicle ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Roxby Downsin Woomera +2.7 pts higher in Roxby Downs gap narrowing
58.1% 100th pct 55.4% 100th pct
Recent arrivals in Roxby Downsin Woomera
23.4% 90th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Roxby Downsin Woomera +3.5 pts higher in Woomera gap narrowing
2.1% 12th pct 5.6% 63rd pct
Participation in Roxby Downsin Woomera +2.7 pts higher in Roxby Downs gap narrowing
79.4% 100th pct 76.7% 100th pct
Full-time in Roxby Downsin Woomera +4.0 pts higher in Woomera gap narrowing
74.4% 100th pct 78.4% 100th pct

Industries people work in

49.4% Mining ◂ +49.4 pts 0.0%
10.5% Construction +23.6 pts ▸ 34.1%
2.3% Public administration & safety +24.9 pts ▸ 27.3%
5.8% Education & training +2.2 pts ▸ 8.0%
5.6% Accommodation & food +1.2 pts ▸ 6.8%
4.8% Retail trade ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
0.2% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +4.4 pts ▸ 4.5%
4.4% Administrative & support ◂ +1.0 pts 3.4%
3.5% Health care & social assistance ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
1.2% Professional & technical +2.2 pts ▸ 3.4%
2.1% Transport & warehousing ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%
1.6% Manufacturing ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

26.3% Technicians & trades ◂ +8.1 pts 18.2%
21.8% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +18.4 pts 3.4%
6.8% Community & personal service +11.4 pts ▸ 18.2%
10.0% Clerical & administrative +8.2 pts ▸ 18.2%
9.2% Labourers +5.6 pts ▸ 14.8%
8.0% Managers +4.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
11.8% Professionals ◂ +6.1 pts 5.7%
4.3% Sales workers ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Roxby Downsin Woomera +1.5 higher in Woomera
3.1 32nd pct 4.6 56th pct
Types ≤15 min in Roxby Downsin Woomera +1.4 more in Woomera
4.2 42nd pct 5.6 68th pct
15-min city in Roxby Downsin Woomera +42.8 pts higher in Woomera
56.8% 48th pct 99.7% 100th pct
Walk to shops in Roxby Downsin Woomera +32.9 pts higher in Woomera
66.7% 56th pct 99.7% 99th pct
Walk to transit in Roxby Downsin Woomera even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Roxby Downsin Woomera +28.0 pts higher in Woomera
71.7% 53rd pct 99.7% 99th pct
Walk to a park in Roxby Downsin Woomera +39.6 pts higher in Woomera
60.0% 21st pct 99.7% 86th pct
Walk to health in Roxby Downsin Woomera +55.2 pts higher in Roxby Downs
55.2% 65th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Roxby Downsin Woomera +125.8 more in Woomera
3.0 6th pct 128.8 100th pct
Intersections/km² in Roxby Downsin Woomera +102 higher in Roxby Downs
108 92nd pct 6 8th pct
Mean slope in Roxby Downsin Woomera +1.7 pts higher in Woomera
2.7% 14th pct 4.4% 47th pct

Compare Roxby Downs with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Roxby Downs vs Woomera [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL415039/roxby-downs/vs/UCL422061/woomera