# Wolseley

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: South Australia › Rest of SA › Tatiara › 5269, SA

Area: 132 km²

Lower typical incomes and high rates of home ownership define the character of Wolseley. This small South Australian community is mostly made up of detached houses, with many residents owning their homes outright. It is a place where family life is central, with a higher-than-usual number of children and couples with children. While the population is small, it is marked by a strong spirit of volunteering and a deep connection to the land.

## Demographics & Identity

The typical resident is 41, and the community has a higher number of children under 15 than most similar areas. A standout feature is that people in de facto relationships are well above the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 207 | -25.3% since 2011 |
| Median age | 41 yrs | +5.1% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 3.9% | -53.8% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 17.9% | +50.6% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 18.8% | -27.3% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 17.0% | +56.5% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 24.2%, Young adults (25–44) 23.7%, Children (0–14) 18.8%, Seniors (65+) 17.9%, Youth (15–24) 12.6%

**Marital status** — Never married 39.6%, Married 39.0%, Divorced 11.6%, Widowed 6.7%, Separated 3.7%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with people born overseas making up only 3.9%, a figure far below the national average. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 3.9% | -2.7% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 85.5%, New Zealand 2.9%

**Ancestry** — Australian 44.0%, English 41.1%, German 11.6%, Irish 8.7%, Scottish 8.7%, Italian 1.4%

## Language

English is the primary language here, with only 1.4% of people using another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 1.4% | +32.9% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.0% | — |

**Language used at home** — English only 87.9%

## Religion

A majority of the community reports having no religion at 53.6%, a figure that is far above the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 53.6% | +72.7% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — No religion 53.6%, Christianity 29.5%, Not stated 15.9%

## Education & Qualifications

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 7.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 43.3% | +36.9% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 7.3% | +50.0% since 2011 |
| Schools within 3 km | 0 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 43.3%, Year 10 16.6%, Year 11 14.6%, Year 9 or below 14.6%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 26.9%, Advanced diploma / diploma 17.9%, Bachelor degree 15.4%, Certificate I / II 3.8%

**Field of qualification** — Agriculture & environment 16.7%, Food, hospitality & personal services 11.5%, Health 10.3%, Management & commerce 10.3%, Education 9.0%, Engineering & related 6.4%, Society & culture 6.4%

## Income

Household incomes are generally low, with the typical weekly household earning $1,166, which is well below the national figure. Only 4.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $631 | +29.0% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,166 | +47.0% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,583 | +66.8% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 5.5% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 4.1% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $650–$1,499 34.2%, $1,500–$2,999 23.3%, Under $650 16.4%, $4,000 or more 4.1%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 42.7%, $650–$1,499 28.7%, $3,000 or more 5.5%, $1,500–$2,999 4.9%

## Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 30.9% of the population. However, the rate of mental health conditions is well below the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 30.9% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 6.8% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 6.3% | +15.6% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 12.1%, Asthma 10.1%, Other condition 7.2%, Mental health 6.8%, Diabetes 4.8%, Heart disease 4.3%, Lung condition 1.9%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 55.1%, One condition 22.2%, Two conditions 5.8%, Three or more 3.9%

## Community Participation

Wolseley is a highly active community where 28% of people volunteer, a figure far above the national average. Residents also provide more unpaid care than those in most similar areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 28.0% | -15.9% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 17.1% | +90.7% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 21.3% | -32.0% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 3.0% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 28.0% | +9.0% since 2011 |

## First Nations

The First Nations community is small but notably young, with a typical age of 14, which is far younger than the state and national figures.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 8 | — |
| First Nations median age | 14 yrs | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $649 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,625 | — |

## Family & Households

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.7 people per home and a high proportion of couples with children. One-parent families are also much more common than in most areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.7 | -3.6% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 17.8% | +25.4% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 21.9% | -8.3% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 60.5%, Couples without children 18.5%, One-parent families 17.8%

**Household size** — 2 people 26.0%, 1 person 21.9%, 3 people 13.7%, 4 people 13.7%, 5 people 6.8%

## Housing & Dwellings

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 41.1% of homes are owned outright. This helps explain why typical rents and mortgage payments are far below the national figures.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $138 | +38.0% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $672 | +24.0% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.90 | -18.2% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 12.3% | -31.8% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 41.1% | -21.2% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 89.0% | -11.0% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 83.6% | -1.4% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 41.1%, Owned with a mortgage 23.3%, Rented 12.3%, Other tenure 6.8%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 89.0%, Flat or apartment 6.8%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 45.2%, 4 bedrooms 26.0%, 2 bedrooms 13.7%, 5 or more 12.3%, 1 bedroom 8.2%

**Weekly rent distribution** — Under $200 88.9%, $200–$349 33.3%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — Under $1,000 82.4%, $1,000–$1,799 35.3%

## Transport & Vehicles

The area is very dependent on cars, with 0% of people commuting via public transport. Most homes have two or more vehicles.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 4.3% | -2.2% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 6.7% | -71.7% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 0.0% | — |
| Public transport stops | 2 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 9.66 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 9.7 | — |
| Public transport routes | 1 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 18 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 59.6%, Walked 13.5%, Car (passenger) 7.9%, Worked at home 6.7%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 43.5%, 3 vehicles 21.7%, 1 vehicle 20.3%, 4 or more 13.0%, No vehicle 4.3%

## Migration & Movement

The population is relatively stable, with only 26.5% of people having moved in the last five years, far below the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 26.5% | -7.6% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

Work is heavily tied to the land, with 32.6% of people employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. However, the unemployment rate of 6.7% is a little above the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 6.7% | +53.9% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 54.3% | -18.8% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 51.7% | -12.1% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 32.6%, Manufacturing 14.6%, Retail trade 7.9%, Construction 6.7%, Transport & warehousing 6.7%, Accommodation & food 4.5%, Health care & social assistance 4.5%, Other services 4.5%, Wholesale trade 3.4%, Media & telecommunications 3.4%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 25.8%, Labourers 22.5%, Machinery operators & drivers 15.7%, Technicians & trades 11.2%, Professionals 3.4%, Community & personal service 3.4%, Clerical & administrative 3.4%, Sales workers 3.4%

## Crime & Safety

The area has experienced a significant rise in crime over the last five years, with rates of theft and property damage much higher than in most similar areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Recorded offences per 100,000 | 6,280 | — |
| Burglary (unlawful entry) rate | 966 | — |
| Theft rate | 3,382 | — |
| Property damage rate | 1,449 | — |
| Crime rate change (5 yr) | 225.0% | — |

## Walkability

The community is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average and no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 1.7 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 1.8 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 35.4% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 62.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 0.0% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 33.8 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 1 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 3.7% | — |

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Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL41630/wolseley