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Edinburgh
19 km²
A highly specialised hub in Greater Adelaide, Edinburgh is a small community dominated by a very young, working population. The area is distinctive for its connection to the Defence Force, with nearly all residents having served. This military influence is reflected in the typical age of just 23 and a workforce almost entirely employed in public administration and safety. It is a transient place where most people have moved in recently and live alone.
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The population is far younger than the national figure, with no children or seniors living here. A striking 63% are aged between 15 and 24, and 91.2% have never been married.
Most residents were born in Australia (82.7%), which is far below the national figure for overseas births. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Scottish and Irish.
About 12.5% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than most similar areas. However, this is still well below the state and national figures.
The community is far more likely to have no religion than the average Australian, with 55.3% reporting no religious affiliation.
A very high 81.9% of residents completed Year 12, far above the national figure. Many hold certificates (42.5%) or degrees in engineering and society and culture.
While typical household incomes are lower than the national figure, typical personal weekly income is far above both the state and national figures. Very few people earn more than $2,000 a week.
Residents are in excellent health, with long-term health conditions (7.7%) and mental health conditions (2.9%) both falling far below national levels.
Military service is nearly universal here, with 95.2% of people having served in the Defence Force. Conversely, rates of volunteering and unpaid care are among the lowest in the state.
First Nations people make up 5.6% of the population, which is well above the state average. This group is typically young and has a high Year 12 completion rate of 61.9%.
Household sizes are very small, with just 1.0 person per home, far below the national average of 2.5.
Renting is very affordable here, with a typical weekly rent of $104, which is far below the national figure of $375.
The area is well-served by public transport, particularly trains, with a very high number of stops and departures per 1,000 people. However, only 2.5% of people work from home.
The community is highly mobile, as 89.1% of residents moved here in the last five years, a figure far above the national average.
Employment is exceptionally high, with 96% of adults working or looking for work and 0% unemployment. Almost all employees work in public administration and safety.
Recorded offences are among the highest at this level, with theft and property damage being the most common crimes. The crime rate rose by 36.5% over five years.
The area is largely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Most residents live far from groceries, health services, and parks.
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