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Hindmarsh
7,524 km²
Daily life in Hindmarsh is shaped by a mature, slower-paced community where the typical resident is 50. This is a far older population than the national figure, with nearly 30% of people aged 65 or over. Most residents live in separate houses and many own them outright, reflecting a stable and settled character. While the population has shrunk slightly since 2011, the area remains a quiet residential landscape with a strong presence of retirees and a low proportion of children.
Modest local incomes, but the area's schools serve a more advantaged intake.
Plenty of schools here relative to how few children live in the area.
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The community is far older than the state and national averages, with the typical age being 50. This age profile helps explain why only 14.8% of residents are children under 15, a figure that has fallen since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, each accounting for 39.5% of the population.
English is the primary language for 86% of the community, which is far above the national average. However, the number of people using another language at home has risen to 7.1% since 2011.
Over half of the population identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 35.9%, a figure that is well below the state average but has risen by 19 points since 2011.
Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 34.6% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%, though it has risen since 2011.
Typical household and personal incomes are well below the national figures. For example, the typical weekly household income is $1,159, which is much lower than most other areas.
Long-term health conditions are very common here, with 36.6% of people reporting one, which is well above the national figure. This is consistent with the area's older population, as 8.2% of people need help with daily activities.
Volunteering is very high at 28.6%, far above the national figure. There is also a strong history of service, with a much higher rate of former Defence Force members than in most areas.
The First Nations community is small, with 91 people. Those identified as First Nations are far older than the national typical age of 24, with a median age of 42.
Homes tend to be smaller, with only 2.2 people per household. A significant 33.5% of people live alone, which is well above the national average.
The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 94.7% of dwellings. Home ownership is very high, with 52.2% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure.
Cars are the main way to get around, as only 0.1% of people commute by public transport. While 14.3% work from home, this is well below the national figure.
The population is relatively stable, with a much lower proportion of people moving in the last five years compared to the state average. Recent arrivals from overseas have fallen to 12.9% since 2011.
About half of the adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure. The local economy is led by agriculture, forestry and fishing, which employs 27.1% of the workforce.
The area is ranked as having low overall advantage compared to most other areas. Population growth has also been very low, falling 3.7% since 2021, which is far below the state average.
The environment is quite dry, with average annual rainfall that is well below the state average. Maximum temperatures are slightly higher than the Victorian figure.
Overall crime rates are much lower than in most areas, including lower rates of theft and burglary. However, the rate of sexual offences is much higher than in other areas.
The area is considered somewhat walkable, though it is far below the state average for accessibility to parks, schools and groceries. Most residents are within a 15-minute walk of a park.