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Aldinga
13 km²
A far older population than the state average marks Aldinga, where the typical resident is 49. This community is distinguished by a high proportion of seniors and a strong tendency for people to live alone. It is a well-educated area with a notable number of residents who have a university degree. While many live in their own homes, the community is characterized by a high rate of volunteering and a significant number of people who have no religious affiliation.
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Seniors make up 26.3% of the population, a figure well above the national average. The area is far older than most, with 32.2% of residents in their 45s and 50s.
English and Australian ancestries are the most common, and 23.0% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas.
English is the main language for 85.9% of the community. Only 5.1% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.
A large majority of residents report no religion at 57.9%, a figure far above both the state and national averages.
The area is well-qualified, with 27.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the South Australian average.
Typical household income is $1,102 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.
Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 11.3% of residents.
Volunteerism is very strong in Aldinga, with 29.6% of people volunteering, which is far above the national figure of 14.1%.
The First Nations community is small, with a typical personal income of $1,024 that is far above the state average.
Living arrangements are unique here, as 40.3% of people live alone—far above the national average—and typical homes are small with only 2.1 people per dwelling.
Home ownership is high, with 46.6% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. However, these homes are smaller than usual, with only 54.0% having three or more bedrooms.
Public transport infrastructure is exceptional for the area, with a very high number of stops and departures per 1,000 people compared to the state.
About 36.0% of residents have moved in the last five years, though there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
Fewer people are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, and the full-time employment rate is far below the national average.
The area has a recorded offence rate that is much higher than most similar areas, with theft being the most common crime.
Aldinga is somewhat walkable, and residents have very good access to health services and groceries within a 15-minute walk.