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Hackham West - Huntfield Heights
4 km²
Fewer people have high incomes or university degrees here than in most similar areas, marking Hackham West - Huntfield Heights as a community facing significant economic challenges. This is reflected in typical weekly household incomes that are well below the state and national figures. Despite this, the area is very walkable with easy access to essential services. It is a residential pocket with a growing number of seniors and a notably high proportion of people who identify as having no religion.
23 schools within reach make Hackham West - Huntfield Heights convenient for families.
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The typical resident is 38, making the area noticeably younger than the state average. Children under 15 make up 18.7% of the population, while the proportion of seniors has risen to 17.7% since 2011.
The community is predominantly Australian and English in ancestry, and it is far less diverse than the national average, with only 17.3% of people born overseas.
English is the primary language for 87.5% of residents. Only 6.1% of people use another language at home, a figure far below both the state and national averages.
A majority of residents (57.9%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure. This trend has grown significantly since 2011.
Education levels are among the lowest for similar areas, with only 7.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 38.7% of residents have completed Year 12, which is far below the national average.
Incomes here are among the lowest for similar areas; the typical weekly household earns $1,080, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
The area faces significant health challenges, with 40.3% of people living with a long-term health condition. This includes a mental health rate of 17.7%, both of which are well above the national average.
Unpaid care is common here, with 14.8% of people providing unpaid care, though the proportion of volunteers has fallen to 10.1% since 2011.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 4.1% of the population. This group is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 21.
One-parent families are far more common here than in other areas, making up 28.9% of households. People living alone also make up a high share at 31.2%.
The area is dominated by separate houses, with 87.8% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is more common than in most areas, but typical weekly rents of $262 are well below the national figure.
Most people drive to work, and 9.7% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is much higher than in most areas. While public transport stops are relatively plentiful, only 2.6% of people use them to commute.
The community is relatively stable, with 30.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals are also very rare at 3.0%.
Unemployment is among the highest for similar areas at 9.4%. Only 51.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the state and national figures.
The area ranks very low for overall advantage, with a score of 831. It has a small business presence and ranks in the lowest 10% for access to money and job skills.
The area experiences an average maximum temperature of 21.6 degrees and annual rainfall of 483mm, which is far above the South Australian average.
The neighbourhood is very walkable, with 88.1% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a '15-minute-city' walkshed. This includes easy access to parks, schools, and health services.
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