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Holdfast Bay
14 km²
A typical resident of Holdfast Bay is 48, making the area far older than the national figure. This is a prosperous community where high levels of education and income are common, though it has a very high proportion of seniors. The area is defined by its accessibility and convenience, with almost every home located within a short walk of essential services. It is a well-off part of Greater Adelaide that has grown steadily, adding nearly 3,000 people since 2011.
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The population is noticeably older than most areas, with 26.9% of residents aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 13.1%, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.
People born overseas make up 23.6% of the community, a figure that is about the same as the South Australian average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
While 10.8% of residents use a language other than English at home, this is far below the national average of 22.3%. Only 1.0% of the population speak little or no English.
A large number of residents report no religion, accounting for 47.2% of the population. This figure has risen significantly by 20 percentage points since 2011.
The area is highly qualified, with 32.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also much higher than in most areas at 63.3%.
Incomes are high here, with a typical family earning $2,331 a week, which is a little above the state average. The number of households earning over $3,000 a week has risen by 12 percentage points since 2011.
Long-term health conditions are more common than in most areas, affecting 32.1% of residents. This is consistent with the older population, as 6.5% of people need help with daily activities.
Volunteering is more common than the national average at 18.8%, though this has fallen slightly since 2011. Unpaid care is also higher than most areas, with 13.4% of people providing such support.
First Nations people make up 0.9% of the population. This group is noticeably older than the state average, with a typical age of 27 and a high Year 12 completion rate of 53.2%.
Small households are very common, with 34.7% of people living alone, which is well above the national figure. Consequently, the typical home has only 2.2 people.
Homes are generally smaller than in other areas, and detached houses are far less common than the state average. Typical weekly rents are $340 and monthly mortgage payments are $1,950, both of which are higher than most areas.
Public transport use is much higher than most areas, with a very short 2-minute walk to the nearest stop. Working from home has also risen significantly, now accounting for 13.8% of the workforce.
The area is quite mobile, with 40.7% of residents having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 15.9% of the population.
Unemployment is lower than most areas at 3.8%. Many residents work in professional or managerial roles, with health care and education being the most common industries.
This is a highly advantaged area, ranking in the top 10% for overall advantage and job skills. It is home to 3,770 businesses and has seen a population growth of 4.8% since 2021.
The area is cooler than the state average, with an average maximum temperature of 22.2 degrees. Annual rainfall is 435mm, which is far above the state figure.
The area is a walker's paradise, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Almost every resident can reach groceries, parks, and health services within a 15-minute walk.