33.6% ▼ -16.1%
Higher than 93% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 40.0%
- 2016: 49.8%
- 2021: 33.6%
Share of people aged 15+ who did voluntary work for an organisation or group.
5261, SA · Postcode
Community Participation in 5261, SA
How people contribute — volunteering, unpaid care and domestic work, and defence service.
More people volunteer here than in almost any other similar area, making 5261 a highly active community. While 33.6% of residents give their time to others, this is a drop from the 40% seen in 2011. This spirit of contribution is a standout feature of the region.
Participation
Volunteering for organisations and groups.
About 33.6% of people volunteer, which is far above the national figure of 14.1% and the South Australian rate of 17.0%. This is among the highest levels of volunteering seen in similar areas, though the rate has fallen by 6.4 points since 2011.
Unpaid care & work
Caring for others and unpaid domestic work.
Unpaid work is common, with 24.8% of people doing 15 or more hours of housework a week, well above the Australian figure of 20.7%. While 27.0% care for children unpaid, those providing other types of unpaid care sit at 10.9%, which is lower than most areas.
10.9% ▲ +15.2%
Lower than 74% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 9.5%
- 2016: 13.8%
- 2021: 10.9%
Share of people aged 15+ who provided unpaid assistance to someone with a disability or due to old age.
27.0% ▼ -14.8%
Higher than 64% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 31.7%
- 2016: 32.2%
- 2021: 27.0%
Share of people aged 15+ who provided unpaid child care.
24.8% ▼ -9.4%
Higher than 65% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 27.4%
- 2016: 28.4%
- 2021: 24.8%
Share of people aged 15+ who did 15 hours or more of unpaid domestic work in the week before the Census.
Defence service
People who served in the Australian Defence Force.
A higher proportion of the population has served in the Defence Force compared to most areas. At 3.3%, this is about the same as the 3.2% seen across South Australia and the 2.8% national average.
3.3%
Higher than 59% of postcode areas.
Share of people aged 15+ who have ever served in the Australian Defence Force (currently or previously).
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Community Participation in 5261, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5261/5261-sa/topic/community