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Davoren Park
3 km²
Far fewer adults are working or looking for work in Davoren Park than in the rest of the state. This is a very young community where the typical resident is just 33, and children under 15 make up nearly a quarter of the population. Many residents face significant challenges, with high rates of unemployment and health conditions. Despite this, the area is well-served by public transport and is designed with many large family homes.
Davoren Park has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
Families are well catered for: 26 schools serve Davoren Park.
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The area is far younger than the national figure, with children under 15 making up 23.5% of the population. It also has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at 6.6% compared to 3.2% across Australia.
People born overseas make up 20.6% of the community, which is much higher than most similar areas, though still well below the South Australian average of 24.1%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
About 15.9% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure much higher than most similar areas. The community also has one of the highest proportions of people who speak little or no English at 4.4%.
A majority of residents—51.7%—report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.
Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 4.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national average of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also far below the state figure.
Typical incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical weekly household income of $931. This is far below the national figure of $1,746.
Health challenges are common here; 38.4% of people have a long-term health condition, and 16.7% have a mental health condition, both of which are among the highest rates for similar areas.
Volunteer rates are among the lowest at this level, at just 7.7%, which is well below the South Australian figure of 17.0%.
The First Nations community is large, but faces hardship with an unemployment rate of 21.8%, which is well above the national figure of 12.3%.
One-parent families are very common, making up 35.1% of households, a figure far above the national average of 14.1%.
Renters make up 45.5% of the community, which is far above the state average. Most homes are large, with 86.2% having three or more bedrooms.
Public transport is very accessible, with 99.8% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. However, 15.6% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national figure.
The community is quite mobile, with 39.3% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 10.8% of the population.
Unemployment is very high at 17.4%, far above the national figure of 5.1%. Many residents work as labourers or in machinery operation and driving.
The area has very high crime rates, with recorded offences per 100,000 people among the highest at this level. Theft and property damage are the most common offences.
Most homes are within a short walk of parks and schools, but access to health services is very poor, with only 3.1% of homes within a 15-minute walk.