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Greater Adelaide
3,260 km²
A much higher proportion of people use another language at home in Greater Adelaide than in most other parts of the state. This urban hub is a diverse and growing community, with the population rising by 7.1% since 2016 to reach nearly 1.4 million people. It is a well-qualified area where a quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. This professional character is reflected in a workforce heavily employed in healthcare, social assistance, and management.
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The typical resident is 39, and while the number of children is about the same as the state average, there are far more seniors here than in most similar areas. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 1.7% of the population, which is a little below the national figure.
Born overseas, 27.6% of the population is from another country, which is well above the South Australian average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Scottish, Irish, and Italian.
Language diversity is high here, with 21.3% of people using a language other than English at home. This is well above the state average, though the percentage of people who speak little or no English is about the same as the national figure.
A large number of residents report having no religion, accounting for 45.1% of the community. This figure is well above the national average and has risen by 9.0 percentage points since 2016.
The area is highly educated, with 25.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 59.2% having completed Year 12. Both figures are well above those for the state.
Typical weekly family income is $1,988, which is about the same as the state figure. While 18.2% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, typical personal weekly income is $762, which is lower than in most similar areas.
More people here need help with daily activities compared to most other areas. Long-term health conditions are also more common than the national average, with mental health and arthritis being the most reported.
Community participation is high, with far more people providing unpaid care or looking after children than in most similar areas. However, the proportion of volunteers has fallen by 4.0 percentage points since 2016.
First Nations residents here are younger than the national average, with a typical age of 23. They also have a much higher rate of Year 12 completion than most similar areas.
Homes here tend to be slightly larger than average, with 2.5 people per household. About 27.7% of people live alone, which is a little above the national figure.
Most people live in separate houses, and 76.6% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Typical weekly rent is $320, while the usual monthly mortgage payment is $1,562.
Public transport use is much higher than in most similar areas, supported by a high number of stops and departures. However, working from home is far less common here than across the rest of Australia.
About 38% of people have moved in the last five years, which is a little below the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 15.6% of the population.
More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, and the unemployment rate is 5.5%. Health care and social assistance are the most common industries for workers.
The population has continued to grow, increasing by 6.4% since the last census, which is about the same as the state-wide trend.
The climate is milder than in other parts of the state, with an average maximum temperature of 19.1 degrees. Annual rainfall is far above the South Australian average.
The area is very walkable, with 80.1% of homes within a 15-minute walk of key amenities. Access to public transport is especially strong, with 92.2% of homes located within a 10-minute walk of a stop.