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Holdfast Bay - West Torrens

51 km²

Holdfast Bay - West Torrens has evolved into a highly accessible urban hub since 2011. This coastal and suburban area is defined by its exceptional ease of movement and strong infrastructure. It stands out for its high levels of walkability and a First Nations community that achieves strong educational and income outcomes. The region combines a well-connected layout with a quality of life that exceeds both state and national figures.

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First Nations

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The First Nations community here is noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical age of 27. This group sees far higher school completion rates than the rest of the state, which helps explain why typical incomes and employment outcomes are higher than in most other areas.

1,083 First Nations people

27 yrs Median age Here 27 yrs SA 24 yrs Aus 24 yrs

54.5% Year 12 Here 54.5% SA 34.7% Aus 37.0%

10.5% Unemployment Here 10.5% SA 15.6% Aus 12.3%

$595 Median income Here $595 SA $487 Aus $540

$1,540 Household income Here $1,540 SA $1,282 Aus $1,507

Walkability

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Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, school or groceries, making the area very walkable. With 99.8% of dwellings near public transport, accessibility is far above the South Australian average.

7.8 Walk score

7.5 Types ≤15 min