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5131, SA
21 km²
A typical resident in postcode 5131 is 49 years old, making this area far older than most other parts of the state. It is a wealthy, established community where the population is growing slowly and the majority of people are married. Large, detached houses are the norm here, providing a comfortable setting for a population that is significantly older and more affluent than the national average.
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The area is far older than the national figure, with 21% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 14.2% of the population, which is well below the Australian average.
While 80.3% of residents were born in Australia, 17% were born overseas, a figure that is higher than most similar areas but well below the South Australian average.
English is the dominant language, spoken by 94.2% of people at home. Only 3% of residents use another language, which is far below the national figure.
People with no religion make up 46.8% of the community, a figure that has risen 18 points since 2011 and is well above the national average.
The community is well qualified, with 22.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is higher than most similar areas and has risen since 2011.
This is a high-earning area where the typical household income is $2,243 a week, well above the state figure. About 35.3% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is much higher than most areas.
Residents generally enjoy good health, with only 3.1% needing help with daily activities, a figure that is well below the South Australian average.
Community spirit is high, with 20.2% of people volunteering and 16.7% providing unpaid care, which is well above the national figure.
Homes tend to be larger, with 2.9 people per household. This is among the highest for its level, consistent with the fact that 61.1% of families are couples with children.
Housing is dominated by detached houses, with 100% of homes being separate dwellings. A half of all homes are owned outright, which is far above the national figure.
The area is very car-dependent, with 66.8% of people driving to work. Only 1.2% use public transport, and the walk to the nearest stop takes 52 minutes.
The population is very stable; only 21.6% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national average.
Job security is strong, with a very low unemployment rate of 1.9%. About 68.8% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well above the state average.
This area ranks exceptionally high for overall advantage and access to resources, sitting among the most advantaged areas in the country.
Crime rates for assault, theft and burglary are lower than most areas, though the overall crime rate has risen over the last five years.
The area is almost entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.8. Most residents live far from essential services, with 0% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a school or health service.
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