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5126, SA

6 km²

Large detached houses are the defining feature of postcode 5126, where 97.7% of homes are separate dwellings. This Greater Adelaide community is mostly made up of families, with a higher than usual number of children and a typical resident aged 40. It is a relatively stable area where people tend to stay long-term, though there has been a sharp rise in those reporting no religion since 2011. The neighborhood is well-served by public transport and is highly walkable for residents.

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Demographics & Identity

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The population has grown slightly to 7,406 people. While the typical age is 40, there has been a notable increase in seniors, with those aged 65 and over rising to 18.9% since 2011.

Age groups

Young adults (25–44) 26.9%

Older adults (45–64) 24.6%

Seniors (65+) 18.9%

Children (0–14) 18.3%

Youth (15–24) 11.2%

7,406 Population ▲ +2.6%

40 yrs Median age ▲ +5.3% Here 40 yrs SA 41 yrs Aus 38 yrs

1.2% First Nations ▲ +171.0% Here 1.2% SA 2.4% Aus 3.2%

18.9% Aged 65+ ▲ +59.3% Here 18.9% SA 20.0% Aus 17.2%

18.3% Under 15 ▼ -0.3% Here 18.3% SA 17.0% Aus 18.2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

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Most residents were born in Australia, though 18.6% were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the state and national figures.

18.6% Born overseas ▼ -11.8% Here 18.6% SA 24.1% Aus 27.7%

Language

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English is the primary language for 91.9% of the community. Only 5.3% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

5.3% Other language ▲ +22.5% Here 5.3% SA 17.8% Aus 22.3%

0.6% Limited English ▲ +1.4% Here 0.6% SA 2.7% Aus 3.4%

Religion

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A majority of residents (53.9%) now report having no religion, a figure far above the national average and one that has risen by 22 points since 2011.

Religion

No religion 54%
Christianity 40%
Not stated 4%
Buddhism 1%
Islam 1%
Other religions 1%
Hinduism 0%
Judaism 0%

53.9% No religion ▲ +66.3% Here 53.9% SA 45.8% Aus 38.9%

Education & Qualifications

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More than half of residents have completed Year 12, and 16.8% hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is slightly below the state average.

16.8% Bachelor+ ▲ +40.4% Here 16.8% SA 22.7% Aus 26.3%

52.8% Year 12 ▲ +19.5% Here 52.8% SA 54.6% Aus 58.8%

1.48 Schools/1k kids

2 Schools ≤3 km

Income

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Incomes are higher than in most similar areas, with the typical family earning $2,130 a week. This is slightly above the South Australian figure of $1,889.

$1,809 Household income ▲ +33.7% Here $1,809 SA $1,455 Aus $1,746

$850 Personal income ▲ +31.4% Here $850 SA $734 Aus $805

$2,130 Family income ▲ +38.6% Here $2,130 SA $1,889 Aus $2,120

8.7% High earners Here 8.7% SA 9.1% Aus 12.5%

18.5% High-income homes Here 18.5% SA 16.5% Aus 22.6%

Health & Disability

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Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.6% of the population. This includes asthma, arthritis, and mental health conditions.

31.6% Health condition Here 31.6% SA 31.0% Aus 27.7%

9.5% Mental health Here 9.5% SA 9.8% Aus 8.8%

4.9% Needs assistance ▲ +53.8% Here 4.9% SA 6.7% Aus 5.8%

Community Participation

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Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 32.2% of people caring for children—well above the national figure of 26.3%.

15.4% Volunteering ▼ -10.8% Here 15.4% SA 17.0% Aus 14.1%

13.1% Unpaid carers ▲ +11.3% Here 13.1% SA 13.1% Aus 11.9%

32.2% Unpaid child care ▼ -0.8% Here 32.2% SA 26.5% Aus 26.3%

3.2% Defence service Here 3.2% SA 3.2% Aus 2.8%

22.4% Housework 15h+ ▼ -8.3% Here 22.4% SA 21.5% Aus 20.7%

Family & Households

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Families are the norm here, with 59.2% of households consisting of couples with children. Consequently, only 20.8% of people live alone, which is much lower than in most areas.

Family types

Couples with children 59%
Couples without children 27%
One-parent families 13%
Other families 1%

2.6 Household size → 0.0%

13.3% One-parent ▲ +4.6% Here 13.3% SA 14.8% Aus 14.1%

20.8% Living alone ▲ +16.9% Here 20.8% SA 28.5% Aus 25.6%

Housing & Dwellings

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The area is dominated by large homes, with 94.9% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is much less common here than elsewhere, at just 13.7%.

Tenure

Owned with a mortgage 51%
Owned outright 34%
Rented 14%
Other tenure 1%
Not stated 1%

$340 Rent ▲ +30.8% Here $340 SA $300 Aus $375

$1,517 Mortgage ▼ -2.1% Here $1,517 SA $1,500 Aus $1,863

0.80 People / bedroom ▼ -20.0% Here 0.80 SA 0.80 Aus 0.80

13.7% Renting ▲ +4.2% Here 13.7% SA 27.6% Aus 30.6%

33.8% Owned outright ▲ +5.3% Here 33.8% SA 32.8% Aus 31.0%

Transport & Vehicles

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The area is very well connected, with 51 public transport stops and a high number of weekly bus departures compared to the state average.

3.4% No car ▲ +4.7% Here 3.4% SA 7.2% Aus 7.4%

8.1% Work from home ▲ +224.4% Here 8.1% SA 9.6% Aus 21.0%

4.9% PT commute ▼ -39.7% Here 4.9% SA 4.1% Aus 3.1%

51 PT stops

6.89 Stops/1k Here 6.89 SA 4.96

Migration & Movement

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The community is very stable, as the 27.4% of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

27.4% Recent movers ▼ -0.8% Here 27.4% SA 36.9% Aus 40.7%

3.8% Recent arrivals ▼ -58.8% Here 3.8% SA 15.1% Aus 14.5%

Jobs & Industry

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More people are working or looking for work here (66.3%) than in most similar areas. Full-time employment is also slightly higher than the national average at 60%.

Industry

Health care & social assistance 14.5%

Construction 13.6%

Retail trade 10.2%

Education & training 9.7%

Public administration & safety 7.9%