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Belair
15 km²
Older residents are a defining feature of Belair, where the typical person is 47 and over a quarter of the population are seniors. It is a wealthy, highly educated community in the Adelaide Hills with a strong tendency toward home ownership and detached houses. Many families live here in large homes, and the area is known for its high rates of volunteering and community care. This creates a settled, affluent atmosphere where many residents are professionals or managers.
Belair's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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The typical resident is 47, making Belair noticeably older than the South Australian average. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 25.6% of the population, a figure well above the national average of 17.2%.
People born overseas make up 22.2% of the community, which is much higher than most similar areas, though this is still below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for 89.7% of residents. While 7.2% use another language at home, which is higher than in similar areas, this is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
A majority of residents—56.2%—report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 36.5%.
The community is exceptionally well-qualified, with 45% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. About 73.5% of residents completed Year 12.
Belair is a high-income area where the typical household earns $2,265 a week, well above the national figure of $1,746. Over a third of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.
About 30.4% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the state average. Arthritis is the most reported condition, affecting 10% of people.
Residents are very active in their community, with 25.3% volunteering—far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care for children and housework is also much more common here than in most areas.
There are 26 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. First Nations personal income is among the highest at this level, at $1,774, which is far above the state average.
Homes tend to be larger, with an average of 2.6 people per household. Families with children make up 63.9% of households, while people living alone are much less common here than across Australia.
Detached houses are the norm here, making up 89% of dwellings. Renting is very rare at only 8%, and typical monthly mortgage payments are well above the state average at $2,100.
While the area has a high number of public transport stops, most people still drive, with 58.1% commuting by car. Very few homes—only 2.7%—have no motor vehicle.
The population is relatively stable, with 29.6% moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals make up 9.5% of the community.
Employment is steady, with 61.9% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents are professionals or managers, often working in health, education, or technical fields.
Rates of assault and burglary are much lower than in most similar areas. However, the overall crime rate has risen by 27.6% over the last five years.
The area is somewhat walkable, with 92.6% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, access to health services is very poor, with only 0.6% of homes near such services.