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5139, SA
9 km²
A very high proportion of homeowners own their property outright in postcode 5139, with 48.5% of homes held without a mortgage. This small, affluent community has grown 67% since 2011 and is now much younger than the state average. It is a family-oriented area where children under 15 make up nearly a quarter of the population. The neighborhood is defined by high incomes, high educational qualifications, and a strong preference for large, detached houses.
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The area is noticeably younger than the South Australian average, with the typical resident aged 38. Children under 15 make up 24.8% of the population, which is well above the national figure, while seniors aged 65 and over are much fewer than in most other areas.
Most residents were born in Australia (82.4%), and the area has far fewer overseas-born residents than both the state and the nation. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.
English is the dominant language, spoken by 90.3% of people. Very few residents use another language at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English.
People with no religion make up 58.6% of the community, which is far above the national figure. This trend has grown by 14 percentage points since 2011.
Residents are well qualified, with 27.5% holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the state average. More than half of adults have completed Year 12, and the most common degrees are in health and management.
Typical incomes are much higher than in most areas; the usual weekly family income is $2,333, which is a little above the national figure. About 22.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
The community is in good health, with far fewer people reporting long-term health or mental health conditions than the state or national averages. Only 1.4% of people need help with daily activities.
Volunteering is much more common here than elsewhere, with 23.9% of people volunteering. There is also a high rate of unpaid childcare, consistent with the large number of children in the area.
Families tend to be larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per home. People living alone are far less common here than in the rest of the state.
Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 85.6% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very uncommon, with only 13.4% of households renting, far below the national average.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with 100% of homes owning a motor vehicle and no one using public transport to get to work. There are no public transport stops in the area.
Residents are less likely to move than those in other areas, and there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
A high percentage of adults are working or looking for work, and the unemployment rate is very low at 2.0%. Many residents work as managers or professionals.
This area is among the most advantaged in the region, scoring 9 out of 10 for both access to resources and job skills.
Assault and property damage rates are much lower than in most areas, though the overall crime rate has risen sharply over the last five years.
The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. There are no schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is steeper than the state average.
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