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Adelaide - Central and Hills vs South Australia - South East

Region (SA4) comparison ≈ 108 km apart · Adelaide - Central and Hills profile · South Australia - South East profile

Adelaide - Central and Hills South Australia - South East

Adelaide - Central and Hills and South Australia - South East are very different places. Adelaide - Central and Hills is a very walkable area with high levels of education and income; 38.6% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher and 25.3% of households earn $3,000 or more a week. In contrast, South Australia - South East is mostly car-dependent, with a lower proportion of adults holding a bachelor degree (11.6%) and only 9.5% of households earning $3,000 or more weekly. Adelaide - Central and Hills is also more diverse, with 28.7% of people born overseas and 22.8% using another language at home, compared to 12.9% and 5.6% respectively in South Australia - South East.

Both areas have a similar proportion of children under 15, at about 16%. While they share this trait, other gaps are widening; for example, the typical resident in South Australia - South East is now 7 years older than in Adelaide - Central and Hills, a gap that was only 3 years in 2011. The difference in home-loan costs has also grown, with the typical monthly payment in Adelaide - Central and Hills now $728 higher than in South Australia - South East.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Adelaide - Central and Hillsin South Australia - South East +118,668 larger in Adelaide - Central and Hills gap widening
312,377 72nd pct 193,709 45th pct
  • First area, 2011: 277,064
  • First area, 2016: 289,546
  • First area, 2021: 312,377
  • Second area, 2011: 177,122
  • Second area, 2016: 184,742
  • Second area, 2021: 193,709
Median age in Adelaide - Central and Hillsin South Australia - South East +7 yrs older in South Australia - South East gap widening
41 yrs 57th pct 48 yrs 94th pct
  • First area, 2011: 40 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 40 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 41 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 43 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 46 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 48 yrs
First Nations in Adelaide - Central and Hillsin South Australia - South East +2.1 pts higher in South Australia - South East gap steady
0.8% 14th pct 2.9% 46th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.6%
  • First area, 2016: 0.6%
  • First area, 2021: 0.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.9%
Aged 65+ in Adelaide - Central and Hillsin South Australia - South East +6.7 pts higher in South Australia - South East gap widening
20.1% 67th pct 26.8% 98th pct
  • First area, 2011: 16.3%
  • First area, 2016: 18.5%
  • First area, 2021: 20.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.8%
Under 15 in Adelaide - Central and Hillsin South Australia - South East +0.1 pts higher in South Australia - South East gap narrowing
15.8% 24th pct 15.9% 25th pct
  • First area, 2011: 16.3%
  • First area, 2016: 16.1%
  • First area, 2021: 15.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 18.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.9%
De facto in Adelaide - Central and Hillsin South Australia - South East +1.7 pts higher in South Australia - South East gap steady
10.3% 19th pct 12.0% 45th pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.4%
  • First area, 2016: 9.1%
  • First area, 2021: 10.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.0%

Age structure

25.1% Older adults (45–64) +2.1 pts ▸ 27.2%
20.1% Seniors (65+) +6.7 pts ▸ 26.8%
26.1% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +5.7 pts 20.4%
15.8% Children (0–14) +0.1 pts ▸ 15.9%
12.9% Youth (15–24) ◂ +3.1 pts 9.8%

Marital status

47.9% Married +1.0 pts ▸ 48.9%
35.8% Never married ◂ +5.6 pts 30.2%
8.5% Divorced +1.9 pts ▸ 10.5%
5.3% Widowed +1.5 pts ▸ 6.8%
2.4% Separated +1.2 pts ▸ 3.6%

Age & sex structure

Adelaide - Central and Hills South Australia - South East

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

  • 85+ in Adelaide - Central and Hills: 1.1% males, 1.9% females; 85+ in South Australia - South East: 1.3% males, 1.8% females
  • 80–84 in Adelaide - Central and Hills: 1.2% males, 1.5% females; 80–84 in South Australia - South East: 1.6% males, 1.8% females
  • 75–79 in Adelaide - Central and Hills: 1.7% males, 2.1% females; 75–79 in South Australia - South East: 2.6% males, 2.6% females
  • 70–74 in Adelaide - Central and Hills: 2.4% males, 2.8% females; 70–74 in South Australia - South East: 3.7% males, 3.7% females
  • 65–69 in Adelaide - Central and Hills: 2.6% males, 2.9% females; 65–69 in South Australia - South East: 3.9% males, 3.8% females
  • 60–64 in Adelaide - Central and Hills: 2.8% males, 3.1% females; 60–64 in South Australia - South East: 3.8% males, 3.9% females
  • 55–59 in Adelaide - Central and Hills: 3.0% males, 3.2% females; 55–59 in South Australia - South East: 3.5% males, 3.6% females
  • 50–54 in Adelaide - Central and Hills: 3.2% males, 3.3% females; 50–54 in South Australia - South East: 3.3% males, 3.3% females
  • 45–49 in Adelaide - Central and Hills: 3.1% males, 3.3% females; 45–49 in South Australia - South East: 2.9% males, 2.9% females
  • 40–44 in Adelaide - Central and Hills: 3.1% males, 3.2% females; 40–44 in South Australia - South East: 2.6% males, 2.6% females
  • 35–39 in Adelaide - Central and Hills: 3.2% males, 3.4% females; 35–39 in South Australia - South East: 2.6% males, 2.6% females
  • 30–34 in Adelaide - Central and Hills: 3.2% males, 3.3% females; 30–34 in South Australia - South East: 2.6% males, 2.5% females
  • 25–29 in Adelaide - Central and Hills: 3.4% males, 3.3% females; 25–29 in South Australia - South East: 2.5% males, 2.4% females
  • 20–24 in Adelaide - Central and Hills: 3.6% males, 3.5% females; 20–24 in South Australia - South East: 2.4% males, 2.1% females
  • 15–19 in Adelaide - Central and Hills: 3.0% males, 2.9% females; 15–19 in South Australia - South East: 2.8% males, 2.5% females
  • 10–14 in Adelaide - Central and Hills: 2.9% males, 2.9% females; 10–14 in South Australia - South East: 3.0% males, 2.8% females
  • 5–9 in Adelaide - Central and Hills: 2.8% males, 2.6% females; 5–9 in South Australia - South East: 2.7% males, 2.7% females
  • 0–4 in Adelaide - Central and Hills: 2.4% males, 2.2% females; 0–4 in South Australia - South East: 2.4% males, 2.3% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Adelaide - Central and Hillsin South Australia - South East +15.8 pts higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills gap widening
28.7% 71st pct 12.9% 28th pct
  • First area, 2011: 26.1%
  • First area, 2016: 27.3%
  • First area, 2021: 28.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 12.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.9%

Country of birth

67.8% Australia +12.4 pts ▸ 80.2%
4.6% England ◂ +0.1 pts 4.5%
3.9% China ◂ +3.6 pts 0.3%
2.9% India ◂ +2.3 pts 0.6%
2.0% Italy ◂ +1.7 pts 0.3%
0.8% New Zealand +0.2 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.6% Philippines +0.2 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.7% Vietnam ◂ +0.6 pts 0.2%
0.6% South Africa ◂ +0.2 pts 0.3%
0.3% Nepal ◂ +0.2 pts 0.1%

Ancestry

34.6% English +8.4 pts ▸ 43.1%
27.7% Australian +12.1 pts ▸ 39.8%
7.5% German +3.1 pts ▸ 10.6%
10.2% Italian ◂ +7.8 pts 2.4%
8.7% Scottish +1.0 pts ▸ 9.7%
8.3% Irish ◂ +0.7 pts 7.6%
7.9% Chinese ◂ +7.2 pts 0.7%
3.2% Greek ◂ +2.3 pts 0.9%
3.1% Indian ◂ +2.6 pts 0.5%
1.6% Dutch +0.3 pts ▸ 1.9%
1.0% Vietnamese ◂ +0.9 pts 0.2%
0.8% Filipino +0.2 pts ▸ 0.9%

Language

Other language in Adelaide - Central and Hillsin South Australia - South East +17.2 pts higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills gap widening
22.8% 74th pct 5.6% 17th pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.8%
  • First area, 2016: 21.8%
  • First area, 2021: 22.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.6%
Limited English in Adelaide - Central and Hillsin South Australia - South East +1.6 pts higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills gap steady
2.6% 70th pct 1.0% 37th pct
  • First area, 2016: 3.1%
  • First area, 2021: 2.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.0%

Language used at home

73.7% English only +14.0 pts ▸ 87.7%
4.9% Mandarin ◂ +4.5 pts 0.4%
2.9% Italian ◂ +2.6 pts 0.3%
1.7% Greek ◂ +1.2 pts 0.5%
1.3% Cantonese ◂ +1.3 pts 0.1%
0.9% Punjabi ◂ +0.4 pts 0.4%
0.8% Vietnamese ◂ +0.6 pts 0.2%
0.8% Hindi ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%
0.6% Arabic ◂ +0.5 pts 0.1%
0.2% Tagalog +0.1 pts ▸ 0.3%

Religion

No religion in Adelaide - Central and Hillsin South Australia - South East +3.6 pts higher in South Australia - South East gap widening
45.2% 75th pct 48.8% 90th pct
  • First area, 2011: 27.9%
  • First area, 2016: 36.6%
  • First area, 2021: 45.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 28.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 36.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 48.8%

Religious affiliation

45.2% No religion +3.6 pts ▸ 48.8%
41.6% Christianity ◂ +1.7 pts 39.9%
5.5% Not stated +3.4 pts ▸ 8.9%
2.5% Hinduism ◂ +2.2 pts 0.3%
2.2% Buddhism ◂ +1.5 pts 0.7%
1.5% Islam ◂ +0.9 pts 0.6%
1.3% Other religions ◂ +0.5 pts 0.8%
0.1% Judaism ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Adelaide - Central and Hillsin South Australia - South East +30.5 pts higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills gap widening
69.8% 85th pct 39.2% 20th pct
  • First area, 2011: 60.7%
  • First area, 2016: 64.7%
  • First area, 2021: 69.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 31.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 39.2%
Bachelor+ in Adelaide - Central and Hillsin South Australia - South East +27.0 pts higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills gap widening
38.6% 87th pct 11.6% 13th pct
  • First area, 2011: 29.4%
  • First area, 2016: 32.9%
  • First area, 2021: 38.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 8.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.6%
Schools in Adelaide - Central and Hillsin South Australia - South East +8 more in Adelaide - Central and Hills
119 62nd pct 111 54th pct
Schools/1k kids in Adelaide - Central and Hillsin South Australia - South East +1.20 more in South Australia - South East
2.40 57th pct 3.60 77th pct
Students in Adelaide - Central and Hillsin South Australia - South East +34,765 more in Adelaide - Central and Hills
62,137 74th pct 27,372 25th pct
Avg size in Adelaide - Central and Hillsin South Australia - South East +276 larger in Adelaide - Central and Hills
522 67th pct 247 22nd pct
ICSEA in Adelaide - Central and Hillsin South Australia - South East +127 higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills
1,098 84th pct 972 22nd pct

Highest year of school

69.8% Year 12 ◂ +30.5 pts 39.2%
11.5% Year 11 +8.9 pts ▸ 20.4%
8.6% Year 10 +11.3 pts ▸ 19.9%
5.6% Year 9 or below +6.9 pts ▸ 12.5%

Highest qualification level

17.3% Certificate III / IV +21.6 pts ▸ 38.9%
36.0% Bachelor degree ◂ +20.0 pts 15.9%
15.3% Postgraduate degree ◂ +12.1 pts 3.1%
13.7% Advanced diploma / diploma +0.5 pts ▸ 14.2%
5.3% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +2.6 pts 2.7%
1.3% Certificate I / II +1.9 pts ▸ 3.1%

Field of qualification

20.7% Management & commerce ◂ +7.0 pts 13.7%
11.2% Engineering & related +4.3 pts ▸ 15.5%
14.3% Health ◂ +3.4 pts 10.9%
13.8% Society & culture ◂ +2.0 pts 11.7%
8.8% Education even 8.7%
3.8% Food, hospitality & personal services +2.3 pts ▸ 6.1%
1.8% Agriculture & environment +3.9 pts ▸ 5.7%
4.4% Architecture & building +0.5 pts ▸ 4.8%
4.6% Creative arts ◂ +2.7 pts 1.9%
4.4% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +2.6 pts 1.7%
3.3% Information technology ◂ +2.4 pts 1.0%

Income

Personal income in Adelaide - Central and Hillsin South Australia - South East +$235 higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills gap widening
$873 71st pct $638 8th pct
  • First area, 2011: $626
  • First area, 2016: $700
  • First area, 2021: $873
  • Second area, 2011: $468
  • Second area, 2016: $544
  • Second area, 2021: $638
Household income in Adelaide - Central and Hillsin South Australia - South East +$653 higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills gap widening
$1,815 64th pct $1,162 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,290
  • First area, 2016: $1,472
  • First area, 2021: $1,815
  • Second area, 2011: $855
  • Second area, 2016: $997
  • Second area, 2021: $1,162
Family income in Adelaide - Central and Hillsin South Australia - South East +$864 higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills gap widening
$2,344 74th pct $1,480 4th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,735
  • First area, 2016: $1,967
  • First area, 2021: $2,344
  • Second area, 2011: $1,060
  • Second area, 2016: $1,266
  • Second area, 2021: $1,480
High earners in Adelaide - Central and Hillsin South Australia - South East +10.1 pts higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills gap widening
15.5% 77th pct 5.5% 11th pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.3%
  • First area, 2016: 10.6%
  • First area, 2021: 15.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.5%
High-income homes in Adelaide - Central and Hillsin South Australia - South East +15.8 pts higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills gap widening
25.3% 73rd pct 9.5% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 12.2%
  • First area, 2016: 17.4%
  • First area, 2021: 25.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.5%

Household income distribution

24.6% $650–$1,499 +10.7 pts ▸ 35.2%
28.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +3.4 pts 25.2%
15.7% Under $650 +6.7 pts ▸ 22.4%
15.1% $4,000 or more ◂ +10.9 pts 4.2%
10.2% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +4.9 pts 5.4%

Personal income distribution

38.2% Under $650 +8.2 pts ▸ 46.4%
30.3% $650–$1,499 +2.3 pts ▸ 32.6%
19.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +9.2 pts 10.5%
7.0% $3,000 or more ◂ +5.1 pts 1.9%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Adelaide - Central and Hillsin South Australia - South East +7.1 pts higher in South Australia - South East
27.4% 45th pct 34.5% 89th pct
Mental health in Adelaide - Central and Hillsin South Australia - South East +1.6 pts higher in South Australia - South East
8.5% 36th pct 10.1% 64th pct
Needs assistance in Adelaide - Central and Hillsin South Australia - South East +2.1 pts higher in South Australia - South East gap steady
5.2% 37th pct 7.3% 88th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.6%
  • First area, 2016: 4.9%
  • First area, 2021: 5.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

8.3% Arthritis +4.3 pts ▸ 12.5%
8.5% Mental health +1.6 pts ▸ 10.1%
7.5% Asthma +1.9 pts ▸ 9.3%
8.2% Other condition +0.3 pts ▸ 8.6%
4.2% Diabetes +2.3 pts ▸ 6.5%
4.1% Heart disease +1.7 pts ▸ 5.8%
3.2% Cancer +0.6 pts ▸ 3.8%
1.4% Lung condition +1.3 pts ▸ 2.7%
0.9% Stroke +0.4 pts ▸ 1.3%
1.0% Dementia +0.1 pts ▸ 1.1%

Number of long-term health conditions

66.9% None ◂ +10.5 pts 56.4%
18.9% One condition +2.9 pts ▸ 21.8%
5.8% Two conditions +2.3 pts ▸ 8.1%
2.7% Three or more +2.0 pts ▸ 4.7%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Adelaide - Central and Hillsin South Australia - South East +1.5 pts higher in South Australia - South East gap narrowing
20.2% 92nd pct 21.7% 98th pct
  • First area, 2011: 22.7%
  • First area, 2016: 24.8%
  • First area, 2021: 20.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 26.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.7%
Unpaid carers in Adelaide - Central and Hillsin South Australia - South East +0.3 pts higher in South Australia - South East gap steady
13.1% 72nd pct 13.4% 81st pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.9%
  • First area, 2016: 12.1%
  • First area, 2021: 13.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.4%
Unpaid child care in Adelaide - Central and Hillsin South Australia - South East +3.1 pts higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills gap widening
26.6% 59th pct 23.6% 26th pct
  • First area, 2011: 26.8%
  • First area, 2016: 27.0%
  • First area, 2021: 26.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 27.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.6%
Defence service in Adelaide - Central and Hillsin South Australia - South East +0.8 pts higher in South Australia - South East
2.9% 46th pct 3.7% 73rd pct
Housework 15h+ in Adelaide - Central and Hillsin South Australia - South East +3.1 pts higher in South Australia - South East gap narrowing
21.4% 54th pct 24.6% 93rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 21.8%
  • First area, 2016: 21.0%
  • First area, 2021: 21.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 27.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.6%

First Nations

First Nations people in Adelaide - Central and Hillsin South Australia - South East +3,129 larger in South Australia - South East
2,411 25th pct 5,540 52nd pct
Median age in Adelaide - Central and Hillsin South Australia - South East +2 yrs older in Adelaide - Central and Hills
26 yrs 71st pct 24 yrs 43rd pct
Year 12 in Adelaide - Central and Hillsin South Australia - South East +19.2 pts higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills
51.0% 80th pct 31.8% 29th pct
Unemployment in Adelaide - Central and Hillsin South Australia - South East +1.1 pts higher in South Australia - South East
12.5% 62nd pct 13.6% 69th pct
Median income in Adelaide - Central and Hillsin South Australia - South East +$107 higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills
$593 51st pct $486 19th pct
Household income in Adelaide - Central and Hillsin South Australia - South East +$374 higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills
$1,550 50th pct $1,176 5th pct
Indigenous language in Adelaide - Central and Hillsin South Australia - South East +2.6 pts higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills
10.2% 84th pct 7.6% 71st pct

Family & Households

Household size in Adelaide - Central and Hillsin South Australia - South East +0.1 larger in Adelaide - Central and Hills gap steady
2.4 29th pct 2.3 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.4
  • First area, 2016: 2.4
  • First area, 2021: 2.4
  • Second area, 2011: 2.3
  • Second area, 2016: 2.3
  • Second area, 2021: 2.3
One-parent in Adelaide - Central and Hillsin South Australia - South East +2.7 pts higher in South Australia - South East gap steady
11.1% 14th pct 13.8% 39th pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.1%
  • First area, 2016: 11.1%
  • First area, 2021: 11.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 13.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.8%
Living alone in Adelaide - Central and Hillsin South Australia - South East +2.4 pts higher in South Australia - South East gap widening
28.6% 68th pct 31.0% 87th pct
  • First area, 2011: 29.0%
  • First area, 2016: 28.3%
  • First area, 2021: 28.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 28.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 31.0%

Family composition

58.6% Couples with children ◂ +10.6 pts 47.9%
29.2% Couples without children +8.1 pts ▸ 37.3%
11.1% One-parent families +2.7 pts ▸ 13.8%
1.2% Other families ◂ +0.2 pts 1.0%

Household size

34.3% 2 people +5.3 pts ▸ 39.6%
28.6% 1 person +2.4 pts ▸ 31.0%
15.2% 4 people ◂ +4.7 pts 10.5%
14.9% 3 people ◂ +3.0 pts 11.9%
5.2% 5 people ◂ +0.4 pts 4.8%
1.7% 6 or more +0.5 pts ▸ 2.2%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Adelaide - Central and Hillsin South Australia - South East +$125 higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills gap widening
$355 54th pct $230 10th pct
  • First area, 2011: $275
  • First area, 2016: $312
  • First area, 2021: $355
  • Second area, 2011: $160
  • Second area, 2016: $195
  • Second area, 2021: $230
Mortgage in Adelaide - Central and Hillsin South Australia - South East +$728 higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills gap widening
$1,863 54th pct $1,135 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,733
  • First area, 2016: $1,734
  • First area, 2021: $1,863
  • Second area, 2011: $1,155
  • Second area, 2016: $1,127
  • Second area, 2021: $1,135
People / bedroom in Adelaide - Central and Hillsin South Australia - South East +0.10 higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills gap widening
0.80 29th pct 0.70 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.70
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70
Renting in Adelaide - Central and Hillsin South Australia - South East +5.4 pts higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills gap widening
28.7% 56th pct 23.3% 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 28.3%
  • First area, 2016: 28.4%
  • First area, 2021: 28.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 26.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.3%
Owned outright in Adelaide - Central and Hillsin South Australia - South East +5.7 pts higher in South Australia - South East gap widening
34.6% 61st pct 40.4% 87th pct
  • First area, 2011: 35.1%
  • First area, 2016: 34.8%
  • First area, 2021: 34.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 37.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 37.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 40.4%
Separate houses in Adelaide - Central and Hillsin South Australia - South East +23.1 pts higher in South Australia - South East gap widening
66.3% 21st pct 89.5% 87th pct
  • First area, 2011: 69.7%
  • First area, 2016: 67.6%
  • First area, 2021: 66.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 90.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 89.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 89.5%
3+ bedrooms in Adelaide - Central and Hillsin South Australia - South East +9.9 pts higher in South Australia - South East gap narrowing
68.8% 22nd pct 78.7% 53rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 66.2%
  • First area, 2016: 67.6%
  • First area, 2021: 68.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 77.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 77.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 78.7%

How homes are owned or rented

34.6% Owned outright +5.7 pts ▸ 40.4%
32.7% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +1.9 pts 30.8%
28.7% Rented ◂ +5.4 pts 23.3%
3.0% Other tenure +0.7 pts ▸ 3.7%
1.0% Not stated +0.9 pts ▸ 1.8%

Types of homes

66.3% Separate house +23.1 pts ▸ 89.5%
17.9% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +10.8 pts 7.1%
15.3% Flat or apartment ◂ +13.1 pts 2.2%
0.2% Other dwelling +0.6 pts ▸ 0.9%

Bedrooms per home

42.1% 3 bedrooms +9.5 pts ▸ 51.7%
24.6% 2 bedrooms ◂ +8.3 pts 16.3%
21.7% 4 bedrooms +1.4 pts ▸ 23.1%
5.5% 1 bedroom ◂ +2.4 pts 3.1%
5.0% 5 or more ◂ +1.1 pts 3.9%
0.3% Studio / none even 0.3%

Weekly rent distribution

32.6% $200–$349 +20.3 pts ▸ 53.0%
43.1% $350–$549 ◂ +34.9 pts 8.2%
11.9% Under $200 +21.5 pts ▸ 33.4%
7.5% $550–$749 ◂ +7.1 pts 0.3%
2.3% $750 or more ◂ +2.1 pts 0.2%

Monthly mortgage distribution

28.7% $1,000–$1,799 +11.6 pts ▸ 40.2%
16.5% Under $1,000 +21.0 pts ▸ 37.5%
30.5% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +17.3 pts 13.2%
19.4% $3,000 or more ◂ +15.3 pts 4.1%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Adelaide - Central and Hillsin South Australia - South East +3.7 pts higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills gap steady
8.7% 83rd pct 5.0% 33rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.0%
  • First area, 2016: 9.1%
  • First area, 2021: 8.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 6.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.0%
Work from home in Adelaide - Central and Hillsin South Australia - South East +3.6 pts higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills gap steady
13.0% 52nd pct 9.4% 31st pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.7%
  • First area, 2016: 5.3%
  • First area, 2021: 13.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.4%
PT commute in Adelaide - Central and Hillsin South Australia - South East +5.0 pts higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills gap narrowing
5.6% 86th pct 0.5% 15th pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.2%
  • First area, 2016: 7.4%
  • First area, 2021: 5.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.5%
PT stops in Adelaide - Central and Hillsin South Australia - South East +1,179 more in Adelaide - Central and Hills
1,696 69th pct 517 17th pct
Stops/1k in Adelaide - Central and Hillsin South Australia - South East +2.76 more in Adelaide - Central and Hills
5.43 75th pct 2.67 14th pct
Departures/1k in Adelaide - Central and Hillsin South Australia - South East +2,202.0 more in Adelaide - Central and Hills
2,266.0 91st pct 64.0 5th pct
PT routes in Adelaide - Central and Hillsin South Australia - South East +238 more in Adelaide - Central and Hills
315 98th pct 77 49th pct

How people get to work

57.2% Car (driver) +10.1 pts ▸ 67.3%
13.0% Worked at home ◂ +3.6 pts 9.4%
5.0% Bus ◂ +4.5 pts 0.5%
4.2% Car (passenger) +0.7 pts ▸ 4.9%
4.0% Walked ◂ +0.2 pts 3.8%
1.8% Bicycle ◂ +1.5 pts 0.3%
0.2% Train ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

37.5% 1 vehicle ◂ +3.2 pts 34.4%
36.0% 2 vehicles +0.6 pts ▸ 36.6%
11.2% 3 vehicles +3.4 pts ▸ 14.6%
6.5% 4 or more +2.9 pts ▸ 9.4%
8.7% No vehicle ◂ +3.7 pts 5.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Adelaide - Central and Hillsin South Australia - South East +6.7 pts higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills gap widening
41.4% 64th pct 34.7% 16th pct
  • First area, 2011: 38.3%
  • First area, 2016: 39.0%
  • First area, 2021: 41.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 36.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 33.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 34.7%
Recent arrivals in Adelaide - Central and Hillsin South Australia - South East +9.8 pts higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills gap narrowing
20.7% 80th pct 11.0% 32nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 24.4%
  • First area, 2016: 23.2%
  • First area, 2021: 20.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 13.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Adelaide - Central and Hillsin South Australia - South East +0.3 pts higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills gap steady
4.7% 42nd pct 4.5% 34th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.9%
  • First area, 2016: 6.3%
  • First area, 2021: 4.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.5%
Participation in Adelaide - Central and Hillsin South Australia - South East +10.0 pts higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills gap widening
63.4% 75th pct 53.4% 21st pct
  • First area, 2011: 62.1%
  • First area, 2016: 60.5%
  • First area, 2021: 63.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 57.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 54.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 53.4%
Full-time in Adelaide - Central and Hillsin South Australia - South East +1.9 pts higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills gap steady
57.1% 37th pct 55.2% 24th pct
  • First area, 2011: 59.3%
  • First area, 2016: 58.0%
  • First area, 2021: 57.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 57.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 56.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 55.2%

Industries people work in

17.0% Health care & social assistance ◂ +3.5 pts 13.5%
1.5% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +14.4 pts ▸ 15.9%
10.7% Professional & technical ◂ +7.9 pts 2.8%
10.5% Education & training ◂ +3.4 pts 7.1%
8.7% Retail trade +1.1 pts ▸ 9.8%
5.3% Manufacturing +3.7 pts ▸ 9.0%
7.0% Construction +1.0 pts ▸ 8.0%
7.1% Accommodation & food ◂ +0.3 pts 6.8%
7.0% Public administration & safety ◂ +2.6 pts 4.4%
3.5% Other services +0.3 pts ▸ 3.8%
2.7% Transport & warehousing +1.0 pts ▸ 3.7%
3.7% Finance & insurance ◂ +2.5 pts 1.1%

Occupations people work in

32.5% Professionals ◂ +20.1 pts 12.3%
15.0% Managers +1.9 pts ▸ 17.0%
6.7% Labourers +9.8 pts ▸ 16.5%
10.2% Technicians & trades +3.6 pts ▸ 13.8%
10.9% Community & personal service +1.7 pts ▸ 12.6%
12.3% Clerical & administrative ◂ +2.5 pts 9.9%
7.9% Sales workers +0.8 pts ▸ 8.7%
3.0% Machinery operators & drivers +4.2 pts ▸ 7.3%

Economy & Advantage

ERP in Adelaide - Central and Hillsin South Australia - South East +133,876 higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills
338,950 64th pct 205,074 33rd pct
Growth in Adelaide - Central and Hillsin South Australia - South East +3.9 pts higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills
7.4% 65th pct 3.5% 23rd pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Adelaide - Central and Hillsin South Australia - South East +425 higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills
744 43rd pct 319 5th pct
Max temp in Adelaide - Central and Hillsin South Australia - South East +3.0 higher in South Australia - South East
20.3 17th pct 23.3 42nd pct
Min temp in Adelaide - Central and Hillsin South Australia - South East +0.7 higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills
9.8 26th pct 9.2 18th pct

Walkability

Walk score in Adelaide - Central and Hillsin South Australia - South East +4.1 higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills
7.3 84th pct 3.1 11th pct
Types ≤15 min in Adelaide - Central and Hillsin South Australia - South East +3.5 more in Adelaide - Central and Hills
6.8 83rd pct 3.2 11th pct
15-min city in Adelaide - Central and Hillsin South Australia - South East +46.1 pts higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills
84.1% 81st pct 38.0% 12th pct
Walk to shops in Adelaide - Central and Hillsin South Australia - South East +43.8 pts higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills
82.4% 82nd pct 38.7% 13th pct
Walk to transit in Adelaide - Central and Hillsin South Australia - South East +50.0 pts higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills
89.2% 66th pct 39.2% 14th pct
Walk to school in Adelaide - Central and Hillsin South Australia - South East +47.7 pts higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills
83.5% 76th pct 35.8% 9th pct
Walk to a park in Adelaide - Central and Hillsin South Australia - South East +32.0 pts higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills
93.3% 63rd pct 61.2% 11th pct
Walk to health in Adelaide - Central and Hillsin South Australia - South East +45.0 pts higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills
76.0% 87th pct 31.0% 15th pct
Amenities/1k in Adelaide - Central and Hillsin South Australia - South East +5.2 more in South Australia - South East
17.1 59th pct 22.3 87th pct
Intersections/km² in Adelaide - Central and Hillsin South Australia - South East +26 higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills
27 60th pct 1 16th pct
Mean slope in Adelaide - Central and Hillsin South Australia - South East +1.1 pts higher in Adelaide - Central and Hills
5.7% 53rd pct 4.6% 27th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Adelaide - Central and Hills vs South Australia - South East [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa4/401/adelaide-central-and-hills/vs/407/south-australia-south-east