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5134, SA
37 km²
Older adults are the most prominent group in postcode 5134, where the typical resident is 46, making the area far older than the national figure. This is a small, affluent community of just 457 people who live almost exclusively in detached houses. Residents are highly qualified and earn well above the state average, which is reflected in the high rate of outright home ownership. It is a stable, car-dependent area where many people volunteer and provide unpaid care.
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The population is noticeably older than the rest of South Australia, with 21.2% of residents aged 65 and over. While children under 15 make up 18.2% of the community, this figure has fallen 3.5 percentage points since 2011.
English and Australian are the most common ancestries. About 19.7% of residents were born overseas, though this is well below the national figure of 27.7%.
English is the dominant language, spoken by 83.4% of people at home. While 8.8% use another language, it is far below the national average, and no residents report speaking little or no English.
A majority of the community has no religion, at 53.0%, which is far above the national figure. This trend has grown significantly, rising 12 percentage points since 2011.
The area is highly educated, with 35.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average. This is reflected in the workforce, where 40.8% of people are professionals.
Household incomes are high, with the typical family earning $2,196 a week. This is higher than most areas, and the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose 19 percentage points since 2011.
Residents are generally healthier than average, with only 2.4% needing help with daily activities. This is well below the national figure of 5.8%.
Community spirit is high, as 36.5% of people volunteer, which is far above the national figure. Many residents also provide unpaid care or do significant unpaid housework.
Homes here tend to be larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. Only 16.6% of people live alone, which is far below the state average of 28.5%.
Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 49.7% are owned outright, far above the national figure. Typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,029, which is well above the state average.
The area is entirely car-dependent; 0.0% of residents commute by public transport and every home has at least one motor vehicle.
The community is very stable, with only 19.1% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
About 60.1% of adults are working or looking for work. The most common industries for residents are health care, social assistance, and education.
This is an exceptionally advantaged area, scoring a 9 out of 10 for overall advantage and a perfect 10 for education and job skills.
Crime rates for burglary, theft, and property damage are much lower than in most similar areas. The overall crime rate fell 36.4% over the last five years.
The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.5. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, or health services.
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