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Lobethal - Woodside

202 km²

A typical family income of $2,065 per week makes Lobethal - Woodside a relatively prosperous community in the Adelaide Hills. The area is notably older than most of the country, with a significant increase in seniors since 2011. This trend is reflected in a stable population of 9,448 people who live primarily in large, detached houses. It is a place where residents tend to stay long-term, with a strong culture of volunteering and home ownership.

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The community is noticeably older than the national figure, with the typical resident aged 44. Seniors make up 21.7% of the population, a figure that rose 7.4 points since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up just 12.5% of the population, which is far below the national figure.

English is the primary language for 91.0% of the community. Only 3.8% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the state and national averages.

Half of the population now report having no religion, a figure that has risen 20 points since 2011 and is far above the national average.

Education levels have risen, with 22.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. The area has a high number of schools per 1,000 children compared to most areas.

Household incomes are a little above the state average, and the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose 12 points since 2011.

About 29.5% of people live with a long-term health condition, while 5.0% need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common here, with 25.5% of residents helping out, which is far above the national figure. More people also provide unpaid care or do significant housework than in most areas.

First Nations people make up 0.8% of the population. This group has a much lower unemployment rate than the state or nation, and a far higher rate of Year 12 completion.

Families with children are common, making up 58.7% of households. The number of people living alone is lower than in most other areas.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 93.1% of homes being detached. Renting is much less common here than in the rest of the state, and 36.9% of homes are owned outright.

Most residents rely on cars, with 63.8% driving to work and very few using public transport. Only 1.9% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The population is stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years compared to most areas. Recent arrivals from overseas have also fallen since 2011.

The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is among the lowest for similar areas. People most commonly work in health care, construction, and manufacturing.

The area has a high level of access to money and resources, scoring an 8 out of 10, which is higher than about 80% of similar areas.

The local climate is much cooler than the South Australian average, with significantly lower maximum and minimum temperatures.

The area is only somewhat walkable, as many homes are far from health services and groceries. Only 47.1% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a variety of amenities.

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