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Royal Park - Hendon - Albert Park
3 km²
A population increase of 14% since 2011 has reshaped Royal Park - Hendon - Albert Park into a growing community of 6,499 people. It is a diverse area where a quarter of residents speak a language other than English at home. The community is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 38. This shift toward a younger, more mobile population is reflected in the rise of de facto relationships and a higher proportion of renters compared to other similar areas.
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The typical resident is 38, making the area noticeably younger than the South Australian average. Children under 15 make up 15.8% of the population, which is a little below the national figure and has fallen since 2011.
About 25.2% of people were born overseas, a figure that has barely changed over the last decade. English, Australian, and Italian are the most common ancestries reported.
Language diversity is high, with 25.7% of people using another language at home, well above the state and national figures. This is reflected in the 4.1% of residents who speak little or no English, which is much higher than in most similar areas.
The number of people reporting no religion rose 20 points since 2011 to reach 40.8%. This is a little above the national figure, though it remains well below the state average.
Education levels have risen, with Year 12 completion climbing 15 points since 2011 to 55%. However, the 17.6% of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is well below the national average.
Typical weekly household income is $1,427, which is a little below the national figure. While this is up $543 since 2011, those earning $2,000 or more per week are much less common here than in most other areas.
Health challenges are more prevalent here, as 32.2% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. Additionally, 8.8% of residents need help with daily activities, one of the highest rates for similar areas.
Volunteer rates are much lower than most areas at 11.1%, a figure that has fallen since 2011. Unpaid housework and childcare rates are also below the state and national averages.
First Nations residents are more likely to have finished Year 12 here than in most other areas. However, the unemployment rate for this group is far above the state and national figures.
One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 19.0% of households. Many people also live alone, accounting for 31.3% of homes.
Renters make up 30.9% of the community, which is well above the state average. While 78.3% of homes are separate houses, the proportion of homes owned outright is well below the national figure.
The area is very well connected, with a 13-minute drive to the city and a high number of public transport routes. Despite this, only 7.2% of people work from home, which is far below the national average.
Movement is steady, with 37.5% of residents moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 10.4% of the population, which is well below the national figure.
Full-time employment is higher than most areas at 60.7%. The local workforce is concentrated in health care and social assistance, followed by retail and construction.
The area ranks low for overall advantage and access to money and resources compared to similar regions. This is consistent with the lower typical incomes found across the community.
The area has a lower average maximum temperature than the state average. Annual rainfall is among the lowest for its level, though it remains far above the South Australian average.
The neighborhood is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of parks, groceries, and a 15-minute-city walkshed. Almost every home is also within a 10-minute walk of public transport.
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