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Tailem Bend vs Milang

Name: Tailem Bend vs Milang — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Urban Centre comparison ≈ 47 km apart · Tailem Bend profile · Milang profile

Tailem Bend Milang

Tailem Bend and Milang (L) are nearby South Australian areas with very different levels of accessibility and demographics. Tailem Bend is very walkable, with far more homes within a short walk of public transport (50.4%), schools (86.5%), and health services (84.6%). Milang (L) is more car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of those services. There is also a notable gap in origins and age; 18.2% of people in Milang (L) were born overseas compared to just 6.9% in Tailem Bend, while residents in Milang (L) are noticeably older, with a typical age of 56.

Everyday life in both places shares similar rhythms, with nearly identical typical weekly household incomes and roughly the same number of people per home. These similarities exist alongside shifting trends, such as a widening age gap and a flip in education levels, with Milang (L) now having a well higher share of adults with a bachelor degree (9.4% compared to 4.4%). Both areas sit far above the national figure for people aged 65 and over, though this proportion is higher in Milang (L) at 31.9%.

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Where they differ most

PT commute: 0.6 pts higher in Tailem Bend Born overseas: 11.2 pts higher in Milang Median age: 7 yrs older in Milang Population: 581 larger in Tailem Bend One-parent: 9.9 pts higher in Tailem Bend

Demographics & Identity

Population in Tailem Bend in Milang +581 larger in Tailem Bend gap widening

1,412 64th pct 831 50th pct

Median age in Tailem Bend in Milang +7 yrs older in Milang gap widening

49 yrs 64th pct 56 yrs 86th pct

Age structure

27.7% Older adults (45–64) +4.3 pts ▸ 32.0%

27.8% Seniors (65+) +4.1 pts ▸ 31.9%

18.1% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +1.3 pts 16.8%

14.9% Children (0–14) ◂ +4.5 pts 10.5%

12.5% Youth (15–24) ◂ +4.8 pts 7.7%

Marital status

36.3% Married +6.6 pts ▸ 42.9%

37.2% Never married ◂ +7.8 pts 29.4%

13.1% Divorced +3.2 pts ▸ 16.3%

9.4% Widowed ◂ +3.1 pts 6.3%

3.9% Separated +1.4 pts ▸ 5.3%

Age & sex structure

Tailem Bend Milang

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

81.2% Australia ◂ +8.1 pts 73.2%

2.7% England +6.2 pts ▸ 8.9%

0.5% India +0.3 pts ▸ 0.8%

0.6% New Zealand +0.3 pts ▸ 0.8%

0.2% Philippines +0.6 pts ▸ 0.8%

0.5% Vietnam ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.4% China ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

0.0% Italy even 0.0%

0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

40.2% English +7.5 pts ▸ 47.7%

40.4% Australian ◂ +7.7 pts 32.7%

7.9% Scottish +3.3 pts ▸ 11.2%

10.3% German ◂ +3.7 pts 6.6%

8.6% Irish ◂ +1.0 pts 7.6%

1.5% Dutch +0.9 pts ▸ 2.4%

1.1% Filipino +0.7 pts ▸ 1.8%

0.8% Italian +0.7 pts ▸ 1.6%

0.6% Chinese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.5%

0.6% Greek ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.0% Indian +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

86.3% English only +2.5 pts ▸ 88.8%

0.0% Tagalog +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%

0.3% Punjabi ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

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% Greek even 0.0%

0.0% Italian even 0.0%

0.0% Hindi even 0.0%

Religion

Religious affiliation

47.4% No religion +4.8 pts ▸ 52.2%

37.7% Christianity ◂ +1.8 pts 36.0%

13.8% Not stated ◂ +3.8 pts 10.0%

1.4% Other religions ◂ +0.8 pts 0.6%

0.0% Islam +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%

0.4% Buddhism +0.1 pts ▸ 0.5%

0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

27.5% Year 12 +8.6 pts ▸ 36.1%

19.8% Year 11 +2.7 pts ▸ 22.5%

20.4% Year 10 +0.6 pts ▸ 21.0%

17.5% Year 9 or below ◂ +7.9 pts 9.6%

Highest qualification level

39.8% Certificate III / IV +4.9 pts ▸ 44.6%

11.1% Advanced diploma / diploma +1.3 pts ▸ 12.4%

6.5% Bachelor degree +4.2 pts ▸ 10.7%

1.4% Postgraduate degree +2.8 pts ▸ 4.1%

2.4% Certificate I / II ◂ +0.4 pts 2.0%

1.2% Graduate diploma / certificate +0.8 pts ▸ 2.0%

Field of qualification

14.3% Engineering & related +4.0 pts ▸ 18.3%

12.5% Society & culture +1.7 pts ▸ 14.1%

12.5% Management & commerce ◂ +2.5 pts 10.0%

6.1% Health +0.7 pts ▸ 6.8%

6.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +0.9 pts ▸ 6.8%

4.6% Education +1.0 pts ▸ 5.6%

3.8% Agriculture & environment +1.6 pts ▸ 5.4%

3.2% Architecture & building +1.1 pts ▸ 4.4%

1.7% Creative arts +1.2 pts ▸ 2.9%

0.5% Information technology +0.7 pts ▸ 1.2%

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

Income

Personal income in Tailem Bend in Milang +$18 higher in Tailem Bend gap steady

$506 18th pct $488 14th pct

Household income in Tailem Bend in Milang +$47 higher in Tailem Bend gap widening

$874 11th pct $827 7th pct

Family income in Tailem Bend in Milang +$46 higher in Tailem Bend gap widening

$1,148 14th pct $1,102 12th pct

Household income distribution

41.0% $650–$1,499 +0.5 pts ▸ 41.6%

29.5% Under $650 +0.8 pts ▸ 30.3%

17.2% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +2.2 pts 15.0%

2.6% $4,000 or more ◂ +1.0 pts 1.6%

1.7% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +0.7 pts 1.1%

Personal income distribution

53.0% Under $650 +5.8 pts ▸ 58.8%

28.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +2.8 pts 25.3%

5.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +0.1 pts 5.0%

1.3% $3,000 or more +0.6 pts ▸ 1.9%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

16.3% Arthritis ◂ +3.4 pts 12.9%

14.6% Mental health ◂ +1.5 pts 13.1%

10.3% Other condition +0.9 pts ▸ 11.2%

9.7% Asthma ◂ +2.8 pts 6.9%

7.6% Diabetes +1.0 pts ▸ 8.5%

5.9% Heart disease +1.1 pts ▸ 7.0%

4.7% Cancer ◂ +0.3 pts 4.3%

4.0% Lung condition ◂ +1.0 pts 3.0%

1.8% Stroke +0.1 pts ▸ 1.9%

1.1% Dementia ◂ +0.1 pts 1.1%

Number of long-term health conditions

45.9% None +6.5 pts ▸ 52.3%

23.8% One condition ◂ +1.3 pts 22.5%

9.4% Two conditions ◂ +0.4 pts 9.0%

7.1% Three or more ◂ +1.9 pts 5.2%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Tailem Bend in Milang +0.1 larger in Tailem Bend gap narrowing

2.1 29th pct 2.0 14th pct

Family composition

35.8% Couples without children +8.2 pts ▸ 44.1%

37.3% Couples with children +2.5 pts ▸ 39.7%

25.7% One-parent families ◂ +9.9 pts 15.8%

1.4% Other families ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

Household size

37.4% 1 person +1.5 pts ▸ 38.9%

38.3% 2 people ◂ +0.7 pts 37.5%

9.0% 3 people +2.6 pts ▸ 11.5%

9.3% 4 people ◂ +2.9 pts 6.4%

3.1% 5 people ◂ +0.7 pts 2.4%

2.1% 6 or more ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Tailem Bend in Milang +$25 higher in Milang gap narrowing

$225 31st pct $250 43rd pct

Mortgage in Tailem Bend in Milang +$86 higher in Milang gap narrowing

$867 14th pct $953 20th pct

People / bedroom in Tailem Bend in Milang even gap steady

0.70 14th pct 0.70 14th pct

How homes are owned or rented

38.8% Owned outright +7.3 pts ▸ 46.1%

33.1% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +0.1 pts 33.0%

23.4% Rented ◂ +6.3 pts 17.2%

3.1% Other tenure ◂ +0.2 pts 2.9%

2.1% Not stated +0.3 pts ▸ 2.4%

Types of homes

94.8% Separate house ◂ +1.3 pts 93.6%

0.0% Other dwelling +5.9 pts ▸ 5.9%

5.0% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%

0.0% Flat or apartment +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%

Bedrooms per home

62.9% 3 bedrooms ◂ +15.5 pts 47.5%

12.8% 4 bedrooms +7.3 pts ▸ 20.1%

17.1% 2 bedrooms +2.0 pts ▸ 19.0%

1.2% 1 bedroom +6.8 pts ▸ 8.0%

2.1% 5 or more ◂ +0.5 pts 1.6%

0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

72.1% $200–$349 ◂ +14.2 pts 57.8%

28.7% Under $200 ◂ +3.7 pts 25.0%

2.9% $350–$549 +1.7 pts ▸ 4.7%

0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%

0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

53.6% Under $1,000 ◂ +4.9 pts 48.8%

27.6% $1,000–$1,799 +9.8 pts ▸ 37.4%

4.7% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +1.4 pts 3.3%

1.6% $3,000 or more ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

68.3% Car (driver) +3.5 pts ▸ 71.9%

4.2% Car (passenger) +2.8 pts ▸ 7.0%

5.2% Worked at home +1.4 pts ▸ 6.6%

3.8% Walked ◂ +0.8 pts 3.0%

0.6% Bus ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

42.0% 1 vehicle ◂ +0.2 pts 41.8%

33.2% 2 vehicles +0.2 pts ▸ 33.4%

13.2% 3 vehicles ◂ +1.2 pts 12.0%

5.6% 4 or more +2.3 pts ▸ 7.9%

6.7% No vehicle ◂ +3.1 pts 3.5%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

19.0% Retail trade ◂ +12.3 pts 6.6%

14.4% Health care & social assistance +2.8 pts ▸ 17.2%

7.5% Manufacturing +2.8 pts ▸ 10.3%

8.8% Accommodation & food ◂ +2.1 pts 6.6%

7.5% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +1.1 pts ▸ 8.6%

6.0% Education & training +1.6 pts ▸ 7.6%

7.3% Construction ◂ +1.0 pts 6.3%

7.1% Transport & warehousing ◂ +0.5 pts 6.6%

4.4% Administrative & support +2.6 pts ▸ 7.0%

2.9% Public administration & safety +0.7 pts ▸ 3.6%

3.5% Other services ◂ +0.6 pts 3.0%

0.6% Arts & recreation +1.4 pts ▸ 2.0%

Occupations people work in

19.2% Labourers +1.0 pts ▸ 20.2%

15.0% Community & personal service +2.2 pts ▸ 17.2%

16.9% Sales workers ◂ +10.6 pts 6.3%

12.9% Technicians & trades +1.7 pts ▸ 14.6%

6.5% Clerical & administrative +5.5 pts ▸ 11.9%

11.5% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +2.8 pts 8.6%

8.5% Managers +1.4 pts ▸ 9.9%

8.1% Professionals ◂ +0.5 pts 7.6%

Walkability

Walk score in Tailem Bend in Milang +1.9 higher in Tailem Bend

6.1 86th pct 4.2 48th pct

Types ≤15 min in Tailem Bend in Milang +2.2 more in Tailem Bend

7.0 92nd pct 4.9 54th pct

15-min city in Tailem Bend in Milang +4.9 pts higher in Milang

89.1% 81st pct 94.0% 88th pct

Walk to shops in Tailem Bend in Milang +8.3 pts higher in Milang

88.0% 79th pct 96.3% 92nd pct

Walk to transit in Tailem Bend in Milang +50.4 pts higher in Tailem Bend

50.4% 51st pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to school in Tailem Bend in Milang +86.5 pts higher in Tailem Bend

86.5% 73rd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to a park in Tailem Bend in Milang +3.5 pts higher in Milang

95.9% 61st pct 99.3% 83rd pct

Walk to health in Tailem Bend in Milang +84.6 pts higher in Tailem Bend

84.6% 85th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Tailem Bend in Milang +8.4 more in Tailem Bend

27.6 70th pct 19.3 52nd pct

Intersections/km² in Tailem Bend in Milang +12 higher in Milang

45 67th pct 57 77th pct

Mean slope in Tailem Bend in Milang +0.3 pts higher in Milang

2.9% 19th pct 3.2% 25th pct

Compare Tailem Bend with nearby areas

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Compare Milang with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Tailem Bend vs Milang [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL415040/tailem-bend/vs/UCL421025/milang