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Happy Valley Reservoir
7 km²
A shift towards an older demographic defines Happy Valley Reservoir, where the typical resident is now 67. This is far older than the national figure of 38. The area is sparsely populated and mostly non-residential, with no businesses and no recorded population estimate. It serves as a quiet, open space within the Onkaparinga region of Greater Adelaide.
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The typical resident here is 67, which is far older than the South Australian average of 41 and among the highest ages for similar areas.
There are 21 schools within 3 km, which is more than about 55% of similar areas.
Typical weekly family income is $1,375, which is well below the Australian figure of $2,120. Weekly household income is also well below the national figure, though personal income is about the same as the state and national averages.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded here, placing it among the smallest for similar areas.
Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.0 people per home, which is well below the Australian average of 2.5.
The area has very low density, with only 0.50 people per bedroom, which is well below the national figure of 0.80.
While there are 16 public transport routes, the area is not well connected; the walk to the nearest stop takes 43 minutes, which is much higher than most areas.
This is a largely non-residential area with no businesses recorded.
The climate is cooler than most areas, with a typical maximum temperature of 21.3 degrees, and annual rainfall of 585mm is far above the state figure of 143mm.
The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 2.1, far below the South Australian average of 5.5. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of schools, groceries, or health services.
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