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Playford - Central West

9 km²

Daily life in Playford - Central West is defined by an exceptionally high level of accessibility to essential services and public space. It is a community where almost every home is within a short walk of a park or public transport. The area is home to a significant First Nations population, including a particularly young generation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. This mix of high urban connectivity and a diverse, young population creates a distinct local character within the Greater Adelaide region.

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First Nations

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up a larger portion of the population than in 81% of similar areas, with a typical age of just 18, which is noticeably younger than the national figure. However, unemployment for this group is 20.8%, well above the South Australian rate of 15.6%.

1,048 First Nations people

18 yrs Median age Here 18 yrs SA 24 yrs Aus 24 yrs

31.8% Year 12 Here 31.8% SA 34.7% Aus 37.0%

20.8% Unemployment Here 20.8% SA 15.6% Aus 12.3%

$530 Median income Here $530 SA $487 Aus $540

$1,122 Household income Here $1,122 SA $1,282 Aus $1,507

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The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and 99.5% near public transport, far exceeding state averages. While schools are also highly accessible, access to health services is far below the South Australian average at 34.6%.

5.8 Walk score

5.4 Types ≤15 min