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Strathalbyn
156 km²
An older population defines Strathalbyn, where the typical resident is 47, far older than the national figure of 38. This community has grown by 22% since 2011, though it remains a largely traditional Australian enclave with very few overseas births. It is a place of detached houses and high home ownership, where a significant number of residents are now retired. This shift is reflected in the local health profile and the high rate of unpaid care provided by residents.
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The community is noticeably older than the state average, with seniors aged 65 and over making up 26.1% of the population. This group has grown by 7.1 percentage points since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people (12.3%) compared to the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.
English is the primary language for 93.1% of the population. Only 2.4% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national average of 22.3%.
A majority of residents (53.0%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and has risen by 21 percentage points since 2011.
The area has lower levels of formal qualifications than most, with only 14.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, though Year 12 completion rose 8.4 percentage points since 2011.
Typical incomes are much lower than in most areas, with a typical weekly household income of $1,277, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.
Health needs are higher here than in most areas; 35.0% of residents have a long-term health condition, and 7.8% need help with daily activities.
Local residents are very active in their community, with 23.4% volunteering, a rate well above the national figure of 14.1%.
The First Nations population is small, with a typical age of 22. Notably, the unemployment rate for this group is 0.0%, which is far below the national figure.
Most homes are occupied by couples, with 50.6% having children. About 25.8% of people live alone.
The area is dominated by separate houses (93.7%) and high levels of stability, with 39.2% of homes owned outright, well above the national average.
Car use is essential here, as only 0.9% of people commute by public transport and most homes have two or more vehicles.
While about 40% of people moved in the last five years, recent arrivals from overseas are among the lowest at this level at just 3.7%.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work (54.4%) compared to the national figure of 61.1%, with health care and retail as the main industries.
The area has an overall advantage score of 952, which is slightly below the national average, though population growth has been a little above the state average.
The local climate is cooler than the state average, with an average maximum temperature of 20.9 degrees and rainfall far above the state figure.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.6, well below the South Australian average of 5.5.
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