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Arno Bay vs Boston

Name: Arno Bay vs Boston — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Urban Centre comparison ≈ 109 km apart · Arno Bay profile · Boston profile

Arno Bay Boston

Boston (L) and Arno Bay (L) are two small South Australian areas with very different economic profiles. Boston (L) is much wealthier, with a typical weekly household income of $2,025 compared to $900 in Arno Bay (L). This financial gap is reflected in education and housing; Boston (L) has far more adults with a bachelor degree (17.9% versus 6.7%) and a higher share of large four-bedroom homes. In contrast, Arno Bay (L) is more accessible on foot, described as somewhat walkable, whereas Boston (L) is car-dependent.

Both areas share a similar proportion of people born overseas, at around 7%. They also have almost identical rates of people using other languages at home and a similar share of residents who have served in the Defence Force. While they share these traits, the economic divide has grown, with the gap in typical household income widening significantly since 2011.

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Where they differ most

Household income: $1,125 higher in Boston Mortgage: $844 higher in Boston 3+ bedrooms: 21.2 pts higher in Boston Family income: $988 higher in Boston Population: 171 larger in Boston

Demographics & Identity

Population in Arno Bay in Boston +171 larger in Boston gap widening

219 11th pct 390 25th pct

Median age in Arno Bay in Boston +6 yrs older in Arno Bay gap narrowing

57 yrs 88th pct 51 yrs 71st pct

Age structure

36.1% Seniors (65+) ◂ +9.1 pts 26.9%

25.1% Older adults (45–64) +6.4 pts ▸ 31.5%

17.4% Children (0–14) +3.9 pts ▸ 21.3%

20.1% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +1.6 pts 18.5%

5.9% Youth (15–24) ◂ +1.1 pts 4.9%

Marital status

50.0% Married +22.3 pts ▸ 72.3%

25.8% Never married ◂ +9.2 pts 16.6%

15.7% Divorced ◂ +10.5 pts 5.2%

9.0% Widowed ◂ +3.5 pts 5.5%

3.9% Separated ◂ +2.3 pts 1.6%

Age & sex structure

Arno Bay Boston

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

84.5% Australia ◂ +2.2 pts 82.3%

1.4% England +1.2 pts ▸ 2.6%

1.8% South Africa ◂ +0.8 pts 1.0%

1.4% New Zealand ◂ +0.6 pts 0.8%

0.0% India even 0.0%

0.0% China 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%

Ancestry

47.9% Australian ◂ +9.7 pts 38.2%

33.8% English +13.4 pts ▸ 47.2%

4.6% Scottish +10.0 pts ▸ 14.6%

6.4% German +3.1 pts ▸ 9.5%

5.9% Irish even 5.9%

0.0% Dutch +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%

1.4% Italian +2.0 pts ▸ 3.3%

0.0% Chinese even 0.0%

0.0% Indian even 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

88.6% English only +1.2 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

44.7% No religion +1.4 pts ▸ 46.2%

44.7% Christianity ◂ +2.4 pts 42.3%

10.5% Not stated +0.8 pts ▸ 11.3%

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

Highest year of school

27.1% Year 12 +14.0 pts ▸ 41.1%

19.3% Year 10 +2.5 pts ▸ 21.9%

18.8% Year 11 +2.4 pts ▸ 21.2%

18.2% Year 9 or below ◂ +9.0 pts 9.3%

Highest qualification level

36.7% Certificate III / IV ◂ +8.0 pts 28.7%

7.1% Bachelor degree +10.8 pts ▸ 17.9%

10.2% Advanced diploma / diploma +5.7 pts ▸ 15.9%

5.1% Postgraduate degree +0.5 pts ▸ 5.6%

0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%

3.1% Certificate I / II ◂ +1.0 pts 2.1%

Field of qualification

11.2% Engineering & related +4.7 pts ▸ 15.9%

5.1% Health +9.3 pts ▸ 14.4%

10.2% Management & commerce +4.2 pts ▸ 14.4%

5.1% Education +6.2 pts ▸ 11.3%

4.1% Society & culture +5.1 pts ▸ 9.2%

9.2% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +6.1 pts 3.1%

3.1% Architecture & building +2.6 pts ▸ 5.6%

4.1% Agriculture & environment +0.5 pts ▸ 4.6%

4.1% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +0.5 pts 3.6%

0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Arno Bay in Boston +$404 higher in Boston gap widening

$560 28th pct $964 89th pct

Household income in Arno Bay in Boston +$1,125 higher in Boston gap widening

$900 13th pct $2,025 87th pct

Family income in Arno Bay in Boston +$988 higher in Boston gap widening

$1,262 22nd pct $2,250 86th pct

Household income distribution

48.4% $650–$1,499 ◂ +21.3 pts 27.1%

21.5% $1,500–$2,999 +10.1 pts ▸ 31.6%

24.7% Under $650 ◂ +12.7 pts 12.0%

0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%

0.0% $4,000 or more +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%

Personal income distribution

47.8% Under $650 ◂ +12.2 pts 35.5%

36.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +7.5 pts 29.0%

7.9% $1,500–$2,999 +12.7 pts ▸ 20.5%

0.0% $3,000 or more +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

16.4% Arthritis ◂ +7.0 pts 9.5%

14.6% Mental health ◂ +9.7 pts 4.9%

12.3% Diabetes ◂ +8.5 pts 3.8%

10.0% Asthma ◂ +3.4 pts 6.7%

7.8% Heart disease ◂ +4.7 pts 3.1%

7.8% Other condition ◂ +1.6 pts 6.2%

4.1% Cancer ◂ +0.8 pts 3.3%

2.7% Stroke ◂ +2.0 pts 0.8%

0.0% Lung condition +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%

0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

47.0% None +15.8 pts ▸ 62.8%

20.1% One condition ◂ +3.7 pts 16.4%

13.7% Two conditions ◂ +9.9 pts 3.8%

6.8% Three or more ◂ +5.3 pts 1.5%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Arno Bay in Boston +0.4 larger in Boston gap widening

2.1 29th pct 2.5 64th pct

Family composition

46.5% Couples with children +10.1 pts ▸ 56.7%

44.4% Couples without children ◂ +2.8 pts 41.7%

15.3% One-parent families ◂ +14.0 pts 1.3%

0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

35.5% 2 people +17.1 pts ▸ 52.6%

34.4% 1 person ◂ +19.4 pts 15.0%

9.7% 4 people +4.6 pts ▸ 14.3%

3.2% 3 people +9.6 pts ▸ 12.8%

0.0% 5 people +6.0 pts ▸ 6.0%

0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Arno Bay in Boston +$150 higher in Boston gap widening

$200 23rd pct $350 75th pct

Mortgage in Arno Bay in Boston +$844 higher in Boston gap widening

$889 16th pct $1,733 77th pct

People / bedroom in Arno Bay in Boston even gap narrowing

0.70 14th pct 0.70 14th pct

How homes are owned or rented

48.4% Owned outright +1.2 pts ▸ 49.6%

23.7% Owned with a mortgage +20.0 pts ▸ 43.6%

23.7% Rented ◂ +15.4 pts 8.3%

0.0% Not stated +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%

0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%

Types of homes

92.5% Separate house +7.5 pts ▸ 100.0%

3.2% Other dwelling ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%

0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

49.5% 3 bedrooms ◂ +3.6 pts 45.9%

19.4% 4 bedrooms +23.5 pts ▸ 42.9%

16.1% 2 bedrooms ◂ +4.9 pts 11.3%

3.2% 5 or more +1.3 pts ▸ 4.5%

3.2% 1 bedroom ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

54.5% $200–$349 ◂ +54.5 pts 0.0%

50.0% Under $200 ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%

0.0% $350–$549 +45.5 pts ▸ 45.5%

0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%

0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

54.5% Under $1,000 ◂ +28.7 pts 25.9%

13.6% $1,800–$2,999 +27.7 pts ▸ 41.4%

22.7% $1,000–$1,799 +6.6 pts ▸ 29.3%

0.0% $3,000 or more +10.3 pts ▸ 10.3%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

75.0% Car (driver) ◂ +8.0 pts 67.0%

3.8% Worked at home +5.9 pts ▸ 9.7%

3.8% Car (passenger) ◂ +2.0 pts 1.7%

3.8% Walked ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

0.0% Bus even 0.0%

0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

41.3% 2 vehicles +7.6 pts ▸ 48.9%

37.0% 1 vehicle ◂ +19.7 pts 17.3%

12.0% 3 vehicles +8.9 pts ▸ 20.9%

12.0% 4 or more ◂ +1.9 pts 10.1%

3.3% No vehicle ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

25.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +10.8 pts 14.2%

12.5% Health care & social assistance +4.5 pts ▸ 17.0%

12.5% Education & training ◂ +2.8 pts 9.7%

3.8% Construction +7.0 pts ▸ 10.8%

8.8% Accommodation & food ◂ +5.3 pts 3.4%

6.3% Retail trade +1.7 pts ▸ 8.0%

6.3% Transport & warehousing +0.6 pts ▸ 6.8%

0.0% Other services +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%

5.0% Electricity, gas & water ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%

3.8% Public administration & safety +0.8 pts ▸ 4.5%

3.8% Manufacturing +0.2 pts ▸ 4.0%

0.0% Professional & technical +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%

Occupations people work in

21.3% Managers ◂ +6.5 pts 14.8%

20.0% Labourers ◂ +16.0 pts 4.0%

5.0% Professionals +14.9 pts ▸ 19.9%

18.8% Technicians & trades ◂ +6.3 pts 12.5%

3.8% Clerical & administrative +12.2 pts ▸ 15.9%

12.5% Community & personal service ◂ +4.5 pts 8.0%

7.5% Sales workers +1.0 pts ▸ 8.5%

6.3% Machinery operators & drivers +1.7 pts ▸ 8.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Arno Bay in Boston +4.4 higher in Arno Bay

4.4 52nd pct 0.0 0th pct

Types ≤15 min in Arno Bay in Boston +5.1 more in Arno Bay

5.1 58th pct 0.0 0th pct

15-min city in Arno Bay in Boston +72.7 pts higher in Arno Bay

72.7% 62nd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to shops in Arno Bay in Boston +90.5 pts higher in Arno Bay

90.5% 82nd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to transit in Arno Bay in Boston +70.6 pts higher in Arno Bay

70.6% 63rd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to school in Arno Bay in Boston even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to a park in Arno Bay in Boston +75.8 pts higher in Arno Bay

75.8% 27th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to health in Arno Bay in Boston even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Arno Bay in Boston +36.5 more in Arno Bay

36.5 80th pct 0.0 0th pct

Intersections/km² in Arno Bay in Boston +16 higher in Arno Bay

49 72nd pct 33 52nd pct

Mean slope in Arno Bay in Boston +8.3 pts higher in Boston

3.2% 25th pct 11.6% 94th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Arno Bay vs Boston [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL422005/arno-bay/vs/UCL422010/boston