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Hallett Cove
9 km²
Tucked along the coast, Hallett Cove is a well-off residential area with a strong focus on family life. It is a community of larger homes and higher incomes, where the typical resident is 43 and many have a university degree. The area is defined by its spacious feel, with the vast majority of residents living in detached houses and a high proportion of families with children. This creates a stable, established character that is noticeably more affluent than the South Australian average.
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The population is slightly older than the national average, with 19.1% of residents aged 65 and over. It is a large community of 12,512 people, where 55.8% of adults are married.
A high proportion of residents were born overseas, at 32.9%, which is well above the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Scottish and Irish.
English is the main language for 84.4% of the community. While 13.4% of people use another language at home, this is well below the state and national figures.
The area is much more secular than most, with 51.7% of people reporting no religion. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.
Residents are well qualified, with 62.8% completing Year 12, a figure well above the state average. About 24.8% hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is higher than most similar areas.
Household incomes are high, with the typical weekly family income of $2,119 sitting above the state average. 22.2% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is higher than most areas.
Health levels are around the middle for similar areas, with 29.9% of people living with a long-term health condition. Arthritis is the most common reported condition at 9.5%.
Many residents are active in their families, with 30.5% caring for children unpaid, which is well above the national average. 15.5% of the community also do volunteer work.
There are 121 First Nations people in the area. They are noticeably younger than others in the state, with a typical age of 21, and show a high rate of Year 12 completion at 50.8%.
Homes are generally larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household. Family life is central here, as 58% of homes are couples with children, while only 18.1% of people live alone.
The area is dominated by separate houses, making up 94.7% of all homes. Large homes are the norm, with 94% having three or more bedrooms, and 39.2% are owned outright.
Public transport is very accessible, with 96% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. Despite this, most people still commute by car, with 63.2% of workers driving.
The community is relatively stable, as 30.2% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
More people here are working or looking for work than in most similar areas. The most common industries for local workers are health care, social assistance, and education.
The area is very safe, with recorded offences and burglary rates that are much lower than most other areas. Motor vehicle theft is among the lowest at this level.
While 100% of homes are near a park, the area is less walkable for daily needs. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services, and only 29.2% are near groceries.