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Gemmells
12 km²
Living in Gemmells means relying entirely on a car, as there are no shops, parks, or public transport stops within a 15-minute walk. This small community of 99 people is notably family-oriented, with 23.2% of residents being children—a figure well above the national average. It is a wealthy, professional enclave where most people live in large detached houses and earn well above the typical South Australian income. The character of the area is a blend of high academic achievement and a strong preference for private home ownership.
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Children under 15 make up 23.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. The typical resident is 39, and the area has far fewer seniors than most similar places.
While 81.8% of residents were born in Australia, 19.2% were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas. The most common ancestries are English and Australian.
English is the only language used at home for 90.9% of residents. This means no one in the community speaks another language at home, a figure far below the national average.
A majority of residents, 53.5%, report having no religion. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.
The community is highly qualified, with 26.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the South Australian average of 22.7%.
Gemmells is a high-income area where the typical household earns $2,333 a week, far above the state figure of $1,455. About 35.3% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.
The area is remarkably healthy, with 0.0% of people needing help with daily activities. This is well below the national average of 5.8%.
Residents are highly active in their community, with 31.3% volunteering—far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid housework and childcare rates are also much higher than usual.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.
Families are typically large, with 3.0 people per home, which is well above the state average. Very few people live alone here, at just 8.8%.
Every home in Gemmells is a separate house. Mortgage payments are high, with a typical monthly payment of $2,100, and no one in the area rents.
The area is completely car-dependent, with 100% of homes owning a motor vehicle and no public transport stops available. Most people drive to work or work from home.
About 35.8% of residents have moved house in the last five years, which is a little below the state figure.
Full-time employment is high at 62.7%, well above the national average. Jobs are spread across agriculture, health care, construction, and public administration.
The area has a walkability score of 0.0, meaning it is entirely car-dependent. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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