Dawesley

The community is notably young, with children under 15 making up 22.2% of the population, well above the national figure of 18.2%. Conversely, seniors aged 65 and over are much less common here than in most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 16.5% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Scottish and Irish.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 1.3% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A large majority of the population, 60.8%, report having no religion. This is far above the South Australian figure of 45.8% and the national figure of 38.9%.

The area is well-qualified, with 61.0% of residents completing Year 12 and 23.3% holding a bachelor degree or higher. These figures are both much higher than in most similar areas.

Household incomes are generally strong, with a typical weekly household income of $1,949, which is well above the state figure. Personal incomes are also higher than most similar areas, with a typical weekly amount of $904.

Residents are in very good health, with only 19.6% having a long-term health condition. This is far below the state average of 31.0%.

Community participation is high, as 20.9% of people volunteer and 34.4% provide unpaid childcare. This childcare rate is well above the national figure of 26.3%.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, with only a few residents identified. The typical person in this group is far older than the national average at 61 years.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 66.2% of households are couples with children.

The area consists entirely of separate detached houses, and 84.7% of these have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare here, at just 2.7%, far below the national figure of 30.6%.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, as 0.0% of homes have no motor vehicle. While there are a few public transport stops, only 1.7% of people use them to commute.

The population is relatively stable, with 27.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment rates are very high, with 70.0% of adults working or looking for work, well above the state average. Many people work in health care and social assistance or construction.

The area is very safe, with recorded offences per 100,000 people being among the lowest at this level.

Dawesley is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.9. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.