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Boothby
116 km²
A much higher proportion of residents here hold university degrees compared to the state average, marking Boothby as a highly educated hub. The community is noticeably older than the national figure, with many seniors and a growing number of people living alone. This is a well-off area where typical family incomes are higher than in most other parts of the state. Its high walkability and strong public transport links make it a convenient place to live within the Greater Adelaide region.
Boothby's schools draw a more advantaged community than local incomes would suggest.
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The typical resident is 42, which is older than the national figure. Seniors make up 21.8% of the population, a figure that has risen since 2011, while children under 15 are much less common here than in most other areas.
About 25.8% of people were born overseas, which is slightly above the South Australian average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, and the proportion of overseas-born residents has risen since 2011.
Around 18% of residents use a language other than English at home, an increase from 13.3% in 2011. Despite this, the number of people who speak little or no English is slightly below the national figure.
A large number of people here report having no religion, at 47.3%. This is well above the national figure and represents a significant increase of 18 points since 2011.
The area is highly qualified, with 34.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average. Year 12 completion is also well above the national figure at 66%.
Incomes are generally strong, with typical family weekly earnings at $2,237, which is higher than in most areas. The proportion of households earning $3,000 or more per week has risen by 12 points since 2011.
About 30.3% of people have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national figure. Those needing help with daily activities make up 6.4% of the population, slightly more than in most areas.
Volunteering is much more common here than in most areas, though the rate has fallen since 2011. Unpaid care for others is also more frequent than the national average.
Homes tend to be smaller, with a typical size of 2.3 people, which is much lower than most areas. This is consistent with the fact that 30.4% of people live alone, a figure well above the national average.
Separate houses are less common here than in the rest of the state, and homes with three or more bedrooms are also well below the national figure. Roughly 33.9% of homes are owned outright.
Public transport use is much higher than in most areas, and the region has a very high number of stops and routes. This helps explain why 8.1% of homes do not have a motor vehicle.
The area sees a high level of movement, with 39.3% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 17.9% of the population, which is well above the national average.
About 61.9% of adults are working or looking for work, and the unemployment rate of 4.6% is about the same as the national figure. Many residents work in health care and social assistance.
Boothby is very walkable, with 98.2% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents can also reach parks, schools, and groceries within a 15-minute walk.