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Quorn vs Port Germein

Name: Quorn vs Port Germein — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Urban Centre comparison ≈ 75 km apart · Quorn profile · Port Germein profile

Quorn Port Germein

Quorn and Port Germein are two small South Australian towns with very different layouts and populations. Quorn has a much larger Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community at 13.3% and more children, with 14.1% under age 15. It also has a more centralised layout, as far more homes are within walking distance of schools (53.6%), groceries (45.5%), and health services (33.8%) compared to Port Germein, where no homes have this access. Port Germein is more elderly, with a typical resident aged 59 and a higher share of people born overseas at 17.4%.

Everyday life in both towns shares several similarities, including a typical weekly rent of around $190 to $200 and a similar proportion of people living alone. They also both have a high share of residents who are older than the national figure. Over time, the gaps between the two have shifted; for example, Port Germein has become more diverse as the share of overseas-born residents has grown, while Quorn's lead in typical weekly income has widened to $126.

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Where they differ most

Limited English: 1.8 pts higher in Port Germein Population: 868 larger in Quorn PT commute: 0.7 pts higher in Quorn Born overseas: 11.1 pts higher in Port Germein 3+ bedrooms: 14.2 pts higher in Quorn

Demographics & Identity

Population in Quorn in Port Germein +868 larger in Quorn gap widening

1,150 59th pct 282 15th pct

Median age in Quorn in Port Germein +6 yrs older in Port Germein gap narrowing

53 yrs 77th pct 59 yrs 92nd pct

Age structure

27.4% Older adults (45–64) +15.2 pts ▸ 42.6%

31.9% Seniors (65+) +5.3 pts ▸ 37.2%

17.7% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +5.3 pts 12.4%

14.1% Children (0–14) ◂ +9.5 pts 4.6%

8.1% Youth (15–24) ◂ +1.7 pts 6.4%

Marital status

41.9% Married +1.5 pts ▸ 43.4%

31.6% Never married ◂ +7.4 pts 24.2%

13.4% Divorced +3.6 pts ▸ 17.0%

9.8% Widowed ◂ +1.9 pts 7.9%

5.0% Separated +0.3 pts ▸ 5.3%

Age & sex structure

Quorn Port Germein

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

82.0% Australia ◂ +8.6 pts 73.4%

2.6% England +6.6 pts ▸ 9.2%

0.5% New Zealand +0.5 pts ▸ 1.1%

0.6% Nepal ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.3% India ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.0% China even 0.0%

0.0% Philippines even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%

0.0% Italy even 0.0%

0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

40.1% English +8.5 pts ▸ 48.6%

38.8% Australian ◂ +5.8 pts 33.0%

9.7% Irish +1.0 pts ▸ 10.6%

9.4% Scottish +0.9 pts ▸ 10.3%

5.7% German +1.1 pts ▸ 6.7%

0.7% Dutch +0.4 pts ▸ 1.1%

0.8% Italian ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

0.5% Indian ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.3% Chinese ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.0% Greek even 0.0%

0.0% Filipino even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

85.9% English only +3.8 pts ▸ 89.7%

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

Religious affiliation

45.1% No religion +0.3 pts ▸ 45.4%

40.6% Christianity +1.9 pts ▸ 42.6%

12.8% Not stated ◂ +2.9 pts 9.9%

0.5% Buddhism +0.5 pts ▸ 1.1%

0.5% Other religions +0.5 pts ▸ 1.1%

0.4% Islam ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

32.5% Year 12 ◂ +4.2 pts 28.2%

18.7% Year 10 +5.2 pts ▸ 23.9%

22.1% Year 11 ◂ +2.1 pts 20.0%

14.0% Year 9 or below +4.8 pts ▸ 18.8%

Highest qualification level

36.1% Certificate III / IV +8.9 pts ▸ 45.0%

13.2% Advanced diploma / diploma +1.3 pts ▸ 14.5%

14.2% Bachelor degree ◂ +8.8 pts 5.3%

2.2% Graduate diploma / certificate +3.9 pts ▸ 6.1%

3.0% Certificate I / II +1.6 pts ▸ 4.6%

1.9% Postgraduate degree +1.2 pts ▸ 3.1%

Field of qualification

15.1% Engineering & related +6.3 pts ▸ 21.4%

11.9% Health +2.6 pts ▸ 14.5%

9.7% Management & commerce +4.8 pts ▸ 14.5%

8.4% Society & culture +4.6 pts ▸ 13.0%

9.3% Education ◂ +1.7 pts 7.6%

3.7% Architecture & building +3.9 pts ▸ 7.6%

4.3% Agriculture & environment ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%

3.7% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%

2.0% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

0.7% Information technology ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.6% Creative arts ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Quorn in Port Germein +$126 higher in Quorn gap widening

$594 36th pct $468 13th pct

Household income in Quorn in Port Germein +$129 higher in Quorn gap widening

$989 22nd pct $860 10th pct

Family income in Quorn in Port Germein +$223 higher in Quorn gap widening

$1,306 26th pct $1,083 12th pct

Household income distribution

34.4% $650–$1,499 +7.3 pts ▸ 41.7%

25.8% Under $650 +4.1 pts ▸ 29.9%

20.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +6.2 pts 14.6%

3.6% $3,000–$3,999 +0.6 pts ▸ 4.2%

2.9% $4,000 or more ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

46.5% Under $650 +13.5 pts ▸ 60.0%

26.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +4.2 pts 22.6%

12.2% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +0.9 pts 11.3%

1.7% $3,000 or more ◂ +0.6 pts 1.1%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

15.1% Arthritis +4.4 pts ▸ 19.5%

9.0% Diabetes +2.7 pts ▸ 11.7%

8.5% Asthma +2.1 pts ▸ 10.6%

9.0% Mental health +1.3 pts ▸ 10.3%

8.3% Other condition ◂ +0.8 pts 7.4%

7.3% Heart disease +0.5 pts ▸ 7.8%

4.1% Cancer +1.9 pts ▸ 6.0%

2.5% Lung condition +2.4 pts ▸ 5.0%

2.3% Dementia ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

2.3% Stroke ◂ +0.1 pts 2.1%

Number of long-term health conditions

51.8% None ◂ +5.4 pts 46.5%

20.3% One condition +3.4 pts ▸ 23.8%

8.4% Two conditions +6.1 pts ▸ 14.5%

6.4% Three or more ◂ +1.8 pts 4.6%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Quorn in Port Germein +0.1 larger in Quorn gap narrowing

2.0 14th pct 1.9 7th pct

Family composition

41.2% Couples without children +14.7 pts ▸ 55.9%

41.9% Couples with children ◂ +9.9 pts 31.9%

17.0% One-parent families ◂ +4.8 pts 12.2%

1.4% Other families ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

Household size

38.2% 2 people +4.2 pts ▸ 42.4%

39.6% 1 person ◂ +0.7 pts 38.9%

9.6% 3 people ◂ +2.0 pts 7.6%

7.5% 4 people ◂ +0.6 pts 6.9%

3.4% 5 people ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%

1.3% 6 or more ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Quorn in Port Germein +$10 higher in Quorn gap narrowing

$200 23rd pct $190 20th pct

Mortgage in Quorn in Port Germein even gap narrowing

$867 14th pct $867 14th pct

People / bedroom in Quorn in Port Germein even gap narrowing

0.70 14th pct 0.70 14th pct

How homes are owned or rented

44.2% Owned outright +7.8 pts ▸ 52.1%

31.2% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +0.7 pts 30.6%

20.3% Rented ◂ +7.8 pts 12.5%

3.6% Not stated +1.3 pts ▸ 4.9%

2.5% Other tenure +0.3 pts ▸ 2.8%

Types of homes

93.1% Separate house +3.4 pts ▸ 96.5%

4.2% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%

2.7% Flat or apartment ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

0.8% Other dwelling ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

52.0% 3 bedrooms ◂ +3.4 pts 48.6%

18.2% 2 bedrooms +4.7 pts ▸ 22.9%

18.9% 4 bedrooms ◂ +8.5 pts 10.4%

4.6% 1 bedroom +2.3 pts ▸ 6.9%

4.4% 5 or more ◂ +2.3 pts 2.1%

0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

38.1% Under $200 +11.9 pts ▸ 50.0%

39.2% $200–$349 ◂ +5.8 pts 33.3%

7.2% $350–$549 ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%

0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%

0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

51.7% Under $1,000 +7.4 pts ▸ 59.1%

26.2% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +5.7 pts 20.5%

9.4% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%

2.0% $3,000 or more ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

57.8% Car (driver) +9.8 pts ▸ 67.6%

4.5% Car (passenger) +5.3 pts ▸ 9.8%

8.3% Walked ◂ +4.4 pts 3.9%

6.7% Worked at home +1.1 pts ▸ 7.8%

0.9% Bicycle ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

0.7% Bus ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

37.0% 1 vehicle ◂ +0.6 pts 36.4%

35.7% 2 vehicles +0.7 pts ▸ 36.4%

14.0% 3 vehicles +0.2 pts ▸ 14.3%

9.1% 4 or more ◂ +2.0 pts 7.1%

2.8% No vehicle ◂ +0.6 pts 2.1%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

13.0% Accommodation & food +1.7 pts ▸ 14.7%

14.6% Health care & social assistance ◂ +0.8 pts 13.7%

12.1% Public administration & safety ◂ +4.3 pts 7.8%

8.1% Construction +2.7 pts ▸ 10.8%

2.2% Manufacturing +7.6 pts ▸ 9.8%

9.2% Education & training ◂ +5.3 pts 3.9%

7.4% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +1.4 pts ▸ 8.8%

6.1% Transport & warehousing +2.8 pts ▸ 8.8%

7.2% Mining ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%

6.5% Retail trade ◂ +1.6 pts 4.9%

4.3% Administrative & support ◂ +1.3 pts 2.9%

1.1% Other services +2.8 pts ▸ 3.9%

Occupations people work in

13.7% Machinery operators & drivers +5.9 pts ▸ 19.6%

17.0% Community & personal service ◂ +6.3 pts 10.8%

13.2% Technicians & trades +3.4 pts ▸ 16.7%

13.9% Labourers +2.8 pts ▸ 16.7%

10.5% Managers +3.2 pts ▸ 13.7%

13.5% Professionals ◂ +4.6 pts 8.8%

10.5% Clerical & administrative ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%

4.3% Sales workers +1.6 pts ▸ 5.9%

Walkability

Walk score in Quorn in Port Germein +0.6 higher in Port Germein

3.3 34th pct 3.9 42nd pct

Types ≤15 min in Quorn in Port Germein +1.0 more in Port Germein

3.4 33rd pct 4.5 47th pct

15-min city in Quorn in Port Germein +45.9 pts higher in Port Germein

38.8% 40th pct 84.7% 76th pct

Walk to shops in Quorn in Port Germein +45.5 pts higher in Quorn

45.5% 42nd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to transit in Quorn in Port Germein +46.8 pts higher in Port Germein

30.8% 41st pct 77.5% 69th pct

Walk to school in Quorn in Port Germein +53.6 pts higher in Quorn

53.6% 39th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to a park in Quorn in Port Germein +15.3 pts higher in Port Germein

76.5% 27th pct 91.8% 48th pct

Walk to health in Quorn in Port Germein +33.8 pts higher in Quorn

33.8% 54th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Quorn in Port Germein +13.6 more in Port Germein

14.8 39th pct 28.4 71st pct

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

13 20th pct 22 34th pct

Mean slope in Quorn in Port Germein +0.9 pts higher in Quorn

3.3% 28th pct 2.4% 8th pct

Compare Quorn with nearby areas

Port Augusta Wilmington Hawker Booleroo Centre Port Germein Orroroo Wirrabara Napperby

Compare Port Germein with nearby areas

Napperby Port Pirie Wirrabara Laura Booleroo Centre Wilmington Crystal Brook Gladstone

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Quorn vs Port Germein [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL421034/quorn/vs/UCL422042/port-germein