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Playford - West

171 km²

Higher personal incomes for First Nations people set Playford - West apart from many similar areas. This large region in Greater Adelaide is a mix of residential pockets and open space. It is a place where many people rely on cars to get around, as most homes are far from shops and health services. Despite this, a significant number of residents live within a short walk of a local park.

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First Nations

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First Nations residents here are noticeably younger, with a typical age of 19, and have a Year 12 completion rate of 42.9%, which is well above the national figure. This group also earns much more than people in most similar areas, with typical household incomes reaching $1,708.

712 First Nations people

19 yrs Median age Here 19 yrs SA 24 yrs Aus 24 yrs

42.9% Year 12 Here 42.9% SA 34.7% Aus 37.0%

14.6% Unemployment Here 14.6% SA 15.6% Aus 12.3%

$684 Median income Here $684 SA $487 Aus $540

$1,708 Household income Here $1,708 SA $1,282 Aus $1,507

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Most of the area is car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the South Australian average. While 85.4% of homes are near a park, very few people can walk to groceries (18.5%) or health services (9.5%) within 15 minutes.

3.1 Walk score

2.9 Types ≤15 min