Avoca Dell

This is a young area, with 25.9% of people being children under 15, a figure well above the national average. It is also more diverse in its identity, with an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population of 6.6%, which is much higher than most similar areas.

The community is predominantly Australian born, with only 4.8% of people born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures. Most residents claim English, Australian, or German ancestry.

English is the main language here, spoken by 88.6% of the population. Only 3.6% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

A majority of residents, 52.4%, report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 34.8% of residents completing Year 12, far below the state average of 54.6%. Just 9.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly household incomes are $2,036, which is well above the South Australian figure. While 23.6% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, very few individuals earn more than $2,000 weekly.

Residents are generally healthier than the national average, with only 24.1% having a long-term health condition. Those who do report issues most commonly cite mental health and arthritis.

Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 43.4% of people caring for children, which is far above the national figure. This is consistent with the high number of children in the area.

First Nations residents in Avoca Dell are notably young, with a typical age of 15. They also see much higher typical personal and household incomes compared to the state and national figures.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per household. The area is dominated by couples with children, who make up 77.4% of families.

Most people live in separate houses, and 65.5% of homes are owned with a mortgage. Renting is very rare here, with only 5.5% of households renting their home.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops and 0% of people commute using public transport. Most homes have two or more vehicles.

The community is relatively stable, though 36.4% of people have moved house in the last five years, which is about the same as the state average.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, at 68.9%. Full-time employment is also higher than the national average at 60.5%.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.6. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, leaving only parks as a reachable amenity.