Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Coromandel Valley
4 km²
Families with children are a major part of life in Coromandel Valley, where 20.6% of residents are under 15. This is a high-income community of about 4,469 people who typically live in large, detached houses. The area is well-qualified and affluent, with many residents holding university degrees and earning well above the national figure. It is a stable, settled place where most people own their homes and few move in or out frequently.
Coromandel Valley's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
Coromandel Valley has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
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The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. While there are many children, the proportion of seniors has risen by 5.3 percentage points since 2011 to reach 16.1%.
The community has strong British roots, with 50.7% of people claiming English ancestry. Only 19.1% were born overseas, which is well below the South Australian and national figures.
English is the primary language for almost everyone here, with only 4.9% using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
A large majority of residents report having no religion, accounting for 59.5% of the population. This figure has risen sharply by 23 percentage points since 2011.
This is a highly educated area where 35.2% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average. Most residents finished Year 12, with a rate of 70.7% that is much higher than most areas.
Wealth is high here, with the typical family earning $2,481 a week, well above the national figure of $2,120. About 31.3% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a figure that rose 18 percentage points since 2011.
Residents generally enjoy good health, as only 3.0% need help with daily activities, which is much lower than most areas. Long-term health conditions affect 28.6% of people, around the national middle.
Community involvement is high, with 24.1% of people volunteering, far above the national figure. There is also a high rate of unpaid childcare at 37.2%, among the highest at this level.
First Nations people make up 0.8% of the population. This small group is notably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 21, and has a very high Year 12 completion rate of 60.9%.
Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per household. Most are couples with children (65.3%), and very few people live alone compared to the state average.
The landscape is dominated by separate houses, making up 98.5% of dwellings. Almost all homes have three or more bedrooms, and only 7.4% of the community rents.
Most people rely on cars, with 0.8% of homes having no vehicle, among the lowest for its level. While public transport stops are frequent, only 2.9% of people use them for commuting.
The population is very stable, as only 29.0% of residents moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals have also fallen sharply since 2011.
Working or looking for work is common here, with a rate of 70.5% that is far above the state average. Unemployment is very low at 3.4%, and many residents work as professionals or managers.
This area is among the most advantaged in the region, scoring a 9 out of 10 for overall advantage. It ranks in the top 10% for both general access to resources and job skills.
The area is cooler than much of the state, with an average maximum temperature of 20.9 degrees. It also receives significantly more rainfall than the South Australian average.
While most homes are within a short walk of a park or public transport, the area is less walkable for other needs. Only 41% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, and the terrain is quite sloped.