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Bradbury
12 km²
An older and more affluent profile describes Bradbury, where the typical resident is 53, far older than the national figure of 38. This South Australian community is marked by high levels of education and home ownership, with most residents living in large, detached houses. It is a stable, car-dependent area where few people move in or out, and the population is predominantly Australian-born and English-speaking.
Bradbury's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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Residents here are much older than in most similar areas, with 23.6% aged 65 and over, well above the national figure of 17.2%. De facto relationships are also far more common here than across South Australia, at 22.9%.
Most people were born in Australia (81.5%), and those born overseas are few compared to the state average, though this area is still higher than most similar spots. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.
English is the dominant language, with 92.7% using it at home. This means the proportion of people using another language is far below the South Australian average of 17.8%.
The community is largely secular, with 64.0% reporting no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.
This is a highly qualified area where 38.0% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also well above the Australian average at 64.9%.
Earnings are generally high, with the typical personal weekly income of $907 being much higher than in most similar areas. Nearly 20% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is well above the national figure.
Residents are in relatively good health, as those needing help with daily activities are at 1.7%, well below the national figure of 5.8%. Long-term health conditions are also a little below the national average.
Local participation is high, with 24.0% of people volunteering, well above the national average of 14.1%. Unpaid housework and childcare are also more common here than in most other areas.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area, which is lower than most similar locations.
Homes tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per home, slightly above the national figure. One-parent families are well below the state average, while very few people live alone.
The area consists entirely of separate houses, with 52.3% owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Renting is very rare here, at only 7.7%.
The community is entirely car-reliant, with 0.0% of people commuting by public transport and every home owning at least one vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes in the area.
The population is very stable, with only 19.2% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
About 60.7% of adults are working or looking for work, with a high proportion of professionals and managers. Full-time employment is far below the national average at 45.7%.
The area is heavily car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.8, far below the state average. Most homes are not within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport.
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