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Dernancourt

2 km²

A growing population of over 4,000 people now calls Dernancourt home. This is a well-qualified and relatively affluent community where nearly 30% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. The area is distinctive for its high proportion of overseas-born residents and a strong presence of larger, detached family homes. It serves as a comfortable residential hub with a high rate of home ownership and a population that is noticeably older than the national average.

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The typical resident is 43, and the area has a significant senior population, with 24.1% of people aged 65 or over, which is well above the national figure.

Many residents were born overseas, accounting for 29.1% of the population, a figure well above the state average. English, Australian, and Italian are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is high, with 24.1% of people using a language other than English at home, which is well above the South Australian average.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, as the 34.4% who claim no religion is far below the state figure.

This is a highly educated community where 63.6% of residents finished Year 12 and 29.8% have a university degree, both well above the national average.

Household incomes are generally higher than the state average, with a typical weekly family income of $2,103 and 21% of homes earning over $3,000 a week.

Health stats are mostly typical for the region, though the 29.1% of people with a long-term health condition is a little above the national average.

Unpaid work is common, with 28.6% of people caring for children and 17.5% volunteering, which is well above the national figure.

There are 23 First Nations people in the area. This group is noticeably older than the state average and earns a typical personal income of $1,166, which is far above the national figure.

Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home and a high percentage of couples with children.

Housing is dominated by large separate houses, with 90.3% of homes being detached and 90.6% having three or more bedrooms, far above the national average.

Public transport use is among the highest for its level, with 6.1% of people commuting by bus and 20 stops serving the area.

The area sees significant international movement, with 13.2% of residents arriving from overseas recently, though this is slightly below the state average.

About 61.6% of adults are working or looking for work, with a relatively low unemployment rate of 3.8% compared to the state's 5.4%.

Theft is much higher than in other areas, although robbery and motor vehicle theft rates are among the lowest.

The area is very walkable, with nearly all homes within a short walk of public transport, parks, and health services.

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