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Adelaide Hills - Mount Barker

1,387 km²

Higher incomes and lower unemployment mark the character of Adelaide Hills - Mount Barker. This expansive region blends a rural setting with a growing population that earns more than the national average. It is a place where people generally enjoy better financial security and educational outcomes. The landscape is hilly and spacious, making it a distinctive part of the Greater Adelaide area.

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First Nations

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First Nations residents here are noticeably younger than the national figure and earn much more than most similar areas. This is reflected in a high Year 12 completion rate of 54.9%, which is far above the national average of 37.0%, and an unemployment rate of 8.2% that is well below the national figure.

748 First Nations people

21 yrs Median age Here 21 yrs SA 24 yrs Aus 24 yrs

54.9% Year 12 Here 54.9% SA 34.7% Aus 37.0%

8.2% Unemployment Here 8.2% SA 15.6% Aus 12.3%

$690 Median income Here $690 SA $487 Aus $540

$1,870 Household income Here $1,870 SA $1,282 Aus $1,507

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Steep terrain and low amenity access make the area mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score well below the South Australian average. Only 40.5% of homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed, and access to schools, groceries, and health services is far below the state typical.

3.8 Walk score

3.8 Types ≤15 min