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5092, SA
9 km²
A very high rate of public transport use and accessibility sets postcode 5092 apart from most other areas. This Greater Adelaide community is diverse and growing, with over 31% of residents born overseas and a population that has risen by 15% since 2011. It is a place of large, mostly detached family homes and a well-qualified workforce, though it faces higher crime rates than many similar areas. Overall, it is a walkable, well-connected suburb with a mix of young families and a growing number of seniors.
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The typical resident is 39, making the area a little younger than the South Australian average. While the number of children has stayed steady, the proportion of seniors rose by 5.4 percentage points since 2011.
This is a diverse community where 31.4% of people were born overseas, a figure well above the national average. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.
Language diversity is high, with 23.8% of people using a language other than English at home. This has risen by 9.1 percentage points since 2011, with Punjabi and Mandarin being common.
About 42.5% of residents report no religion, which is well above the national figure. This represents a significant increase of 14 percentage points since 2011.
The area is well-qualified, with 21.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents have completed Year 12, a figure that rose 11 percentage points since 2011.
Typical weekly household incomes are $1,492, which is about the same as the state average. While typical incomes have risen since 2011, the share of people earning $2,000 or more a week is lower than in most areas.
About 30.7% of people have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national figure. Arthritis and mental health are the most frequently reported conditions.
Unpaid child care is more common here than in most areas, with 28.5% of people providing it. However, the number of volunteers has fallen since 2011.
Families with children are common, making up 57% of households. The typical home has 2.5 people, which is slightly higher than the state average.
Homes here are typically large, with 87.7% having three or more bedrooms. Most are separate houses, and 34.1% are owned outright.
Public transport use is very high, with 7.8% of people commuting this way. The area is exceptionally well-served, with 133 stops and a very short walk to the nearest one.
The area sees a high level of international movement, with 15.1% of the population arriving from overseas recently.
About 62.1% of adults are working or looking for work, with a strong presence in health care and social assistance. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, which is much higher than in most similar areas.
The area sits around the middle of the scale for overall advantage, with a score of 973, which is just below the national average.
Crime rates are among the highest at this level, particularly for theft, robbery, and property damage. Recorded offences per 100,000 people are among the highest seen.
The area is very walkable, with 99.9% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Almost every resident lives within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, and health services.
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