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5165, SA
3 km²
A growing population of nearly 6,000 people has seen postcode 5165 change significantly since 2011. It is now a highly transient community where nearly half of all residents have moved house in the last five years. While the area is a walker's paradise with excellent access to shops and parks, it faces notable challenges with lower typical incomes and higher unemployment than the state average. This is a diverse mix of renters and single-person households in a well-connected part of Greater Adelaide.
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The typical resident is 39, slightly younger than the state average. About 3.3% of the population is Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and there is a high proportion of people in de facto relationships at 15.5%.
English and Australian ancestries are the most common, with about 83% of people identifying as such. About 24.1% of residents were born overseas, which is about the same as the South Australian figure.
English is the main language for 88.3% of the community. Only 7% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.
A huge shift has occurred here, with 57.9% of people reporting no religion—a rise of 21 percentage points since 2011. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.
Education levels have risen, with the share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher growing to 15% since 2011. However, this remains well below the state average of 22.7%.
Typical weekly household income is $1,194, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 8.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, much lower than most areas.
Health challenges are common, with 36.1% of people having a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are reported by 14.6% of residents, among the highest rates at this level.
Unpaid care is a common part of life here, with 14.2% of people providing it. However, only 12.5% of people volunteer, which is well below the state average.
The area has a high number of single-person homes, with 33.5% of people living alone. One-parent families make up 26% of households, far above the national average of 14.1%.
Renting is very common, with 43.1% of households renting, far above the national average of 30.6%. Most homes are separate houses, and typical weekly rent is $325.
The area is very well connected, with 31 public transport stops and 13 routes. About 9.4% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is a little above the state average.
This is a very mobile community, as 48.2% of people have moved in the last five years. This is far above the South Australian average of 36.9%.
Unemployment is 7.9%, which is a little above the national figure of 5.1%. The most common industries for workers are health care, social assistance, and construction.
The area is among the most disadvantaged at its level, ranking at 2 out of 10 for overall advantage. It also scores low for access to money and resources.
Recorded offences are among the highest for similar areas, particularly theft and property damage. However, the crime rate has fallen by 15.7% over the last five years.
This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.1. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, groceries, and public transport.
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