Aldinga

The population has aged since 2011, with the typical resident now 40. While children under 15 make up 20.0% of the community, the number of seniors has risen significantly to 18.6% over the last decade.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 19.5% of the population, which is well below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 90.9% of the community, meaning the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the state and national averages.

A striking 62.2% of residents have no religion, a figure that has risen 23 points since 2011 and is far above the national average.

Educational attainment is lower than in most similar areas, with only 15.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, though Year 12 completion rose 9.4 points since 2011.

Household incomes are much lower than most areas, with the typical family earning $1,607 a week, which is well below the national figure of $2,120.

Residents experience higher rates of health challenges, as a much higher than average 33.3% have a long-term health condition and 11.7% have a mental health condition.

Caregiving is common here; the proportion of people caring for children unpaid is well above the national average at 30.7%.

First Nations residents are noticeably younger than the wider community, with a typical age of 19, and 47.6% have completed Year 12, which is far above the state average.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 19.4% of households.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 91.2% of homes being detached. Large homes are the norm, as 83.9% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms.

Most people rely on cars, with 66.5% driving to work and only 1.5% using public transport, despite the area having a very high number of bus stops.

The community has become more stable over time, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years fell 17 points since 2011.

Full-time employment is well below the national average at 52.3%, and the unemployment rate of 5.9% is higher than in most similar areas.

Aldinga ranks in the bottom 30% of areas for overall advantage, reflecting its lower typical incomes and lower levels of tertiary qualifications.

The area is relatively cool and dry, with an average maximum temperature of 21.1 degrees and annual rainfall that is far above the state average.

While almost everyone lives within a short walk of a park or public transport, the area is far below the state average for those who can walk to groceries or health services.