Blackwood

The community is noticeably older than the national average, with a typical age of 43 and 20.5% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up 19.0% of the population, which is slightly higher than the state average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas heritage most commonly cite English, Scottish, or Irish ancestry. Around 21.8% of people were born overseas, which is well below the national figure.

English is the primary language for nearly 90% of residents. Only 8.6% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average.

A majority of residents report no religion, at 56.7%, which is far above the national average. This trend has risen by 22 percentage points since 2011.

Education levels are very high, with 39.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas at 71.0%.

Incomes are significantly higher than usual, with 30.7% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical personal weekly income is $954, which is well above the South Australian figure of $734.

While 30.2% of people have a long-term health condition, those needing help with daily activities are much lower than most areas at 4.1%.

The area has a high rate of community contribution, with 24.2% of people volunteering. This is far above the national average, alongside a high rate of unpaid childcare at 34.5%.

First Nations residents make up 0.7% of the population. This group has a Year 12 completion rate of 63.5% and an unemployment rate of 0.0%, both of which are far above the state and national figures.

Families with children are common, and households are slightly larger than usual with 2.7 people per home. Only 20.2% of people live alone, which is well below the state average.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 91.0% of dwellings. Home ownership is strong, with 40.1% of homes owned outright and only 10.0% of households renting.

Most people drive to work, but the area has a high number of public transport stops per person. About 15.0% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the state average.

The community is relatively stable, as the 31.1% of people who moved in the last five years is much lower than in most other areas.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, at 65.6%. The unemployment rate is very low at 3.4%, which is lower than the state and national figures.

Blackwood is ranked among the most advantaged areas, scoring a 9 out of 10 for overall advantage. This is consistent with its high levels of education and job skills.

The area is cooler than the state average, with an average maximum temperature of 21.6 degrees and annual rainfall of 592mm.

Nearly all homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, and 84.3% are near public transport. However, fewer homes are within walking distance of groceries and health services compared to the state average.