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Glenelg
1 km²
High personal incomes and a strong rental market define Glenelg, a seaside community in South Australia. It is an older area where the typical resident is 55, and more than a third of the population are seniors. The neighbourhood is highly mobile, with many recent overseas arrivals and a high proportion of people living alone in flats or apartments. This mix of older residents and new arrivals creates a unique coastal profile that stands out from the rest of the state.
Plenty of schools here relative to how few children live in the area.
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This is a far older community than the national average, with 36.5% of residents aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 6.9%, which is far below the South Australian figure of 17.0%.
The area is more diverse than most, with 29.7% of people born overseas. While English, Australian, and Irish ancestries are most common, the population includes a significant number of people from England and India.
About 15.2% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in similar areas. However, this is still a little below the state average, and very few people speak little or no English.
Religious affiliation is split, with 46.7% of people identifying as Christian and 42.4% reporting no religion. The latter figure is well above the national average.
Residents are highly qualified, with 33.6% holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average of 22.7%. This is reflected in the workforce, where professionals and managers make up nearly half of all occupations.
Personal incomes are high, with the typical resident earning $915 a week, which is a little above the national figure. About 16.5% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, a figure well above both the state and nation.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 36.7% of people. This is consistent with the older population, as 7.8% of residents need help with daily activities.
Unpaid care for children is much lower than in most areas, likely due to the small number of families with young kids. However, volunteering is common, with 17.5% of people contributing their time.
There are 30 First Nations people in the area, whose typical age of 32 is far older than the state average of 24. Notably, the unemployment rate for this group is 0.0%, which is far below the national figure.
Living arrangements are distinctive, with 46.6% of people living alone—far above the national figure of 25.6%. Consequently, homes are small, with only 1.8 people per dwelling.
The housing landscape is dominated by flats and apartments, which make up 61.1% of homes. Renting is very common at 41.9%, far above the state average, while detached houses are quite rare.
Public transport use is high, and 13.9% of homes have no motor vehicle. This is supported by a high number of transit stops and a very short walk to the nearest one.
The community is very transient, with 51.8% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 24.4% of the population, which is well above the national average.
About 52.6% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the state average. Many of those employed work in health care, professional services, or retail.
The area has one of the highest crime rates for its level, particularly for theft and property damage. Burglary rates are also much higher than in most similar areas.
This is a walker's paradise with a walkability score of 9.2. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks, and public transport.