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One Tree Hill

130 km²

More people in One Tree Hill are now living without a religious affiliation, with the figure rising 21 points since 2011. This is a small, affluent community where the typical resident is 47, making it far older than the national average. Residents generally earn well above the state and national figures, and the area is dominated by large, owner-occupied family homes. It is a quiet, car-dependent pocket of South Australia with a population of 2,473.

Household incomes here are high, yet One Tree Hill's schools draw a notably less advantaged community.

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The typical resident is 47, which is far older than the Australian average of 38. The population has grown slightly since 2011, and there has been a notable increase in the number of seniors aged 65 and over.

About 75.9% of people were born in Australia, and the most common ancestries are English and Australian. The proportion of people born overseas has fallen since 2011 to 20.0%, which is well below the South Australian figure.

English is the primary language for the vast majority of the community, with only 4.4% of people using another language at home. This is far below both the state and national averages.

Nearly half of the population (49.8%) reports having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average. This represents a significant increase of 21 points since 2011.

Around 50.8% of residents completed Year 12, which is well below the national figure. However, the proportion of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher has risen to 18.6% since 2011.

The area is quite wealthy, with typical weekly household incomes at $2,277, well above the state average. Since 2011, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen by 16 points.

Residents are generally healthy, with only 4.0% needing help with daily activities, which is much lower than most similar areas. Mental health conditions are also less common here than in the rest of the state.

Community spirit is high, with 18.2% of people volunteering and 14.7% providing unpaid care. The area also has a much higher proportion of former Defence Force members compared to most other areas.

First Nations residents are a small group of 29 people. They have very high Year 12 completion rates at 85.7% and a high proportion speak a First Nations language.

Homes are typically large, with 2.9 people per household and a high number of couples with children. Very few people live alone here compared to the rest of the state.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 100% of dwellings fitting this type. Nearly half (48.6%) are owned outright, and 93.5% of homes have three or more bedrooms.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, as 0.5% of homes have no motor vehicle and there are no public transport stops in the area. Most people drive to work, with only 0.8% using public transport.

The population is very stable, with only 23.3% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The workforce is active, with 66.2% of adults working or looking for work, and a low unemployment rate of 3.1%. Many residents work in construction, health, or education.

The area is ranked highly for overall advantage, scoring a 7 out of 10. It is particularly strong in terms of access to money and resources, which is rated at the maximum of 10.

The local environment is cooler and wetter than the state average, with an average maximum temperature of 21.9 degrees and annual rainfall of 561mm.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.9. Very few residents can access groceries, health services, or public transport within a 15-minute walk.

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