Federal Electorate · Area profile
Hindmarsh
122 km²
Seniors and older adults are more common in Hindmarsh than in most similar areas, with the typical resident aged 42. This is a growing community of over 172,000 people that has seen a significant increase in those identifying as having no religion. The area is highly walkable and urban, with many residents living alone in smaller households. It is a diverse place where over a quarter of the population was born overseas.
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The community is noticeably older than the national figure, with 20.3% of people aged 65 and over. While children under 15 make up only 15.3% of the population, the total number of residents grew by 25% since 2011.
English and Australian are the most common ancestries, though 26.2% of residents were born overseas. This figure is a little above the South Australian average.
Language diversity is high, with 23.2% of people using a language other than English at home, which is well above the state average. Greek and Italian are the most common non-English languages spoken.
Nearly 40% of residents report having no religion, a figure that has risen by 16 percentage points since 2011. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 47.3%.
Year 12 completion is higher than the state average at 58.0%. Around 23.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, and qualifications in management, commerce, and engineering are the most frequent.
Typical household weekly income is $1,520, which is a little below the national figure. High earners are less common here than in most areas, though the number of households earning over $3,000 a week rose by 11 percentage points since 2011.
A higher number of people need help with daily activities (7.0%) compared to most areas. Long-term health conditions are also more common, particularly arthritis and mental health issues.
Unpaid care for others is much more common here than in most areas, with 13.4% of people providing this support. Volunteering has fallen slightly to 14.1% since 2011.
Living arrangements are distinct, with a much higher proportion of people living alone (30.6%) than the national figure. Households are smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per home.
Rents are much lower than in most areas, with a typical weekly cost of $315. Separate houses are less common here than across the state, and 33% of homes are owned outright.
Public transport use is much higher than in most areas, and only 8.3% of homes have no motor vehicle. Drive times to the city are very short, averaging just 13 minutes.
The area is relatively stable, with 37.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals fell significantly from 24.1% in 2011 to 14.3% in 2021.
About 61.7% of adults are working or looking for work, with a steady full-time employment rate of 58.8%. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or retail.
The area is very walkable, with 92.4% of homes having a 15-minute-city walkshed. Access to parks, groceries, and public transport is far above the state average.