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Campbelltown
3 km²
Far more people were born overseas in Campbelltown than in the rest of South Australia, with 41.5% of the population arriving from abroad. This creates a diverse, international community where 42.4% of residents speak a language other than English at home. While the typical resident is 38, there is a significant senior population, with 21.5% aged 65 and over. This mix of highly qualified professionals and older residents defines the area's character within the Greater Adelaide region.
Modest local incomes, but the area's schools serve a more advantaged intake.
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The typical resident is 38, which is noticeably younger than the state average. However, seniors are well represented, with 21.5% of people aged 65 and over, a figure well above the national average.
This is an area of high migration, as 41.5% of residents were born overseas, far exceeding both the state and national figures. The most common ancestries are English, Italian, Australian, and Chinese.
Language diversity is very high, with 42.4% of people using a language other than English at home—far above the 17.8% seen across South Australia. Consequently, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is also well above the national figure.
Religious affiliation is more common here than in other areas, with only 33% of people reporting no religion, which is far below the state figure of 45.8%.
The community is highly qualified; 33.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far above the state average. A higher proportion of residents also finished Year 12 compared to the rest of the country.
Typical weekly household income is $1,396, which is about the same as the state figure but well below the national average. High-income earners are slightly less common here than across Australia.
A higher than usual proportion of the community needs help with daily activities, at 7.6%. However, the rate of long-term health conditions is actually well below the state average.
Unpaid care and volunteering are less common here than in most similar areas, with only 13.4% of people volunteering, which is well below the state figure.
The First Nations community is small, but those who speak a First Nations language are much more common here than in most similar areas. Year 12 completion for this group is also well above the state average.
People living alone are more common here than in most areas, at 30.6%. This is well above the national figure of 25.6%.
Renting is much more common here than in most areas, at 35.4%, which is well above the state average. Separate houses are also far less common than across South Australia.
Public transport use is very high, with 8.2% of people commuting this way—well above the national average. This is supported by an excellent network of 44 stops, making it one of the best-connected areas.
The area is very mobile, with 45.7% of people moving in the last five years. This is driven by a high number of recent overseas arrivals, which is well above the state and national figures.
Most residents are in the workforce, with 59.1% working or looking for work. The unemployment rate of 5.8% is slightly higher than the state average.
The rate of assault and related crimes is higher than in most areas. Overall, the total number of recorded offences is around the middle for similar areas.
This area is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.1. Nearly all homes are within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, groceries, and health services, far exceeding the state averages.
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