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5132, SA
20 km²
Far older than the national average, postcode 5132 is a wealthy, mature community where the typical resident is 47. It is a small area of just 435 people that has grown by 27% since 2011. The neighbourhood is defined by high incomes and a strong preference for large, detached family homes. With a population that is noticeably older than the South Australian average, it is a stable place where many residents own their homes outright.
5132, SA's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
5132, SA is well supplied with schools for its relatively small share of children.
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Seniors make up 26.7% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 17.2%. Children under 15 account for 15.9%, a figure that has fallen since 2011.
While 80.5% of residents were born in Australia, the area has a higher proportion of overseas-born people than most similar areas, though this fell 4.3 points since 2011.
English is the primary language for 91.5% of the community. This is far above the national average, and the proportion of people using another language at home has fallen since 2011.
About 43.9% of residents report no religion, a figure that rose 15 points since 2011 and is well above the national average.
The area has a high proportion of well-qualified adults, with 20.5% holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is more common here than in most similar areas.
Household wealth is high, with 25.2% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week, well above the South Australian average of 16.5%. Typical weekly household income is $2,092.
Residents are generally healthier than most, with a mental health rate of 5.5% that is well below the national figure of 8.8%.
Community spirit is strong, as 21.1% of people volunteer, which is well above the national average. Unpaid care for children is also much higher than in most areas.
The area is dominated by families, with 60.4% being couples with children. Very few people live alone, at just 13.6%, which is far below the national average.
Housing is exclusively detached houses, and 50.3% are owned outright—far above the national figure of 31.0%. Renting is very rare here, at only 6.1%.
The community is highly dependent on cars; every single home has at least one motor vehicle, and 47.6% have two.
The population is very stable, as only 16.9% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.
The unemployment rate is low at 2.7%. Construction and retail are the most common industries for the 61.4% of adults who are working or looking for work.
The area ranks among the most advantaged in the country, scoring a 9 out of 10 for overall advantage and a 10 for access to money and resources.
The neighbourhood is relatively safe, with theft rates much lower than most areas and a crime rate that fell by 53.8% over five years.
The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.0. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.
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