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Edwardstown
2 km²
Daily life in Edwardstown is shaped by high accessibility, with nearly every home within a short walk of shops, parks and public transport. It is a relatively young and diverse community where a typical resident is 37 and many have arrived from overseas recently. The area is defined by a high proportion of renters and a well-qualified workforce, contributing to a dynamic urban feel in the heart of Greater Adelaide.
Modest local incomes, but the area's schools serve a more advantaged intake.
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The community is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with a typical age of 37. Children under 15 and seniors are both less common here than in most other similar areas.
A strong international presence is evident, with 30.7% of people born overseas, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English and Australian.
Language diversity is very high, as 28.8% of residents use a language other than English at home, far above the South Australian figure of 17.8%. Consequently, a higher number of people speak little or no English compared to most areas.
About 46.3% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average of 38.9%.
Education levels are high, with 30.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 63.1% having completed Year 12, both of which are well above state and national figures.
Typical household income is $1,360 a week, which is lower than in most areas and well below the national figure of $1,746.
Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 11.1% of the population, which is slightly above the national figure.
Volunteer rates are lower than most areas at 15.6%, though this is still a little above the national figure of 14.1%.
First Nations residents are older than the state average with a typical age of 29, and 15.7% speak a First Nations language, which is much higher than most areas.
Many people live alone here, with 37.7% of households being single-person, far above the national figure of 25.6%. One-parent families are also much more common than in most areas.
Renting is very common, with 43.7% of households renting, far above the state figure of 27.6%. Detached houses are also much less common here than across Australia.
Public transport use is among the highest at this level, with 8.6% commuting by transit. This is supported by an exceptional number of stops and routes, meaning 100% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of a stop.
The area is highly mobile, with 43.8% of people moving in the last five years and a very high proportion of recent overseas arrivals at 24.1%.
More adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, though the unemployment rate of 6.8% is also higher than the state and national figures.
Recorded offences are among the highest at this level, with particularly high rates of theft and property damage.
The area is very walkable, with a score of 7.1. Nearly all homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and parks, far exceeding the South Australian average.