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Coromandel East
8 km²
A notable drop in crime has marked recent years for Coromandel East, where recorded offences fell by 80%. This is a wealthy, established community of 345 people with an older population and a very high level of education. Most residents live in large, detached family homes, creating a quiet residential atmosphere. The area is characterised by high incomes and a strong preference for home ownership over renting.
Coromandel East's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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The community is far older than the state and national average, with a typical resident aged 50 and over a quarter of the population aged 65 or more. Children under 15 make up only 13.6%, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.
People born overseas make up 22% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas, though still a little below the South Australian average of 24.1%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for 89% of residents, meaning the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure of 22.3%. However, the 2% who speak little or no English is much higher than in similar areas.
A majority of the community, 51.6%, report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 37.4%.
This is a highly qualified area, with 38.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state's 22.7%. High school completion is also far above the national figure, with 69.4% finishing Year 12.
Incomes are very high here; 40.5% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, far above the state's 16.5%. The typical weekly household income of $2,531 is also well above the national figure of $1,746.
Residents report fewer health issues than most areas, with only 25.5% having a long-term condition compared to 31% across South Australia. Those with mental health conditions are also well below the national average.
Unpaid work is common here, with 33% of people caring for children and nearly 30% doing significant housework, both figures well above the national average. About 19% of residents are volunteers.
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0%, which is lower than most similar areas and well below the national average.
Homes are typically larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with a high number of couples with children (66.2%) and a very low number of people living alone.
Every single home in the area is a separate detached house, and 96.4% have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, with 48.6% owning their home outright, far above the national figure of 31%.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, with 100% of homes owning at least one vehicle and zero people commuting by public transport. There are no public transport stops or routes within the area.
The population is very stable, with only 19.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals are also far below the state average.
While the unemployment rate is low at 2.2%, full-time employment is far below the national average at 44.3%. Many residents work in professional, technical, or health-related roles.
The area is very safe, with a recorded offence rate of 290 per 100,000 people, which is among the lowest at this level.
The area is considered car-dependent due to a lack of nearby amenities. Except for some parks, there are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.
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