Adelaide Hills

The area is noticeably older than the national average, with 18.9% of people aged 65 and over—a figure that has risen by 6.1 points since 2011. Children under 15 make up 18.7% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people (15.9%) compared to the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by German, Scottish and Irish.

English is the primary language for 90.8% of the community. Only 5.2% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national average of 22.3%.

A majority of residents (54.3%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the Australian average. This represents a significant shift, as the number of people with no religion rose by 20 points since 2011.

The community is well-qualified, with 27.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 61.3% having completed Year 12. Both figures are well above the South Australian average.

Household incomes are generally high, with 23.8% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical weekly household income of $1,895 is well above the state figure of $1,455.

While 29.5% of people have a long-term health condition, the area is healthier than most in other ways, with only 4.5% of residents needing help with daily activities.

This is a highly active community where 24.3% of people volunteer, far exceeding the national figure of 14.1%. High rates of unpaid care for children (31%) and housework (25.9%) are also common.

First Nations residents in the area have a much higher Year 12 completion rate (56.3%) and higher typical incomes than most similar areas across the country.

Families with children are common, and homes tend to be larger than average with 2.6 people per household. Only 20.8% of people live alone, which is well below the state average.

The area is dominated by separate houses (95.0%), and 86.2% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is uncommon here, with only 16% of households renting, far below the national figure.

Car use is essential, as only 2.1% of people commute by public transport and very few homes (2.6%) have no motor vehicle. Working from home is more common here (13.4%) than in the rest of the state.

The population is relatively stable, with 35% of people moving in the last five years, which is lower than the national average. Recent overseas arrivals (6.1%) are also well below the national figure.

The area has a very strong employment record, with a low unemployment rate of 3.5%. More adults are working or looking for work (65.4%) than in most other similar areas.

The region continues to attract new residents, with a population growth rate of 8.8% since 2021, which is well above the South Australian average of 5.6%.

The climate is milder than the state average, with lower maximum and minimum temperatures and significantly higher annual rainfall (744mm).

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a low walkability score of 3.8. Due to the steep terrain and spread-out layout, few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries (40.3%) or health services (30.9%).