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Hazelwood Park
1 km²
A short walk to local shops, parks, and transport defines daily life in Hazelwood Park. This is a highly educated and affluent community where over half of adults hold a university degree. It is a family-oriented area with a higher share of children and seniors than most similar places. The neighbourhood is also notably diverse, with many residents born overseas and a significant number of homes where a language other than English is spoken.
Hazelwood Park's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
Families are well catered for: 22 schools serve Hazelwood Park.
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The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. Families are common here, with children under 15 making up 20% of the population, which is a little above the state average.
International ties are strong, as 30.1% of people were born overseas, a figure well above the South Australian average. English, Australian, and Chinese are the most common ancestries.
Language diversity is much higher than in most similar areas, with 25.1% of people using a language other than English at home. Mandarin is the most frequent non-English language spoken.
About 44.9% of residents report having no religion, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is also common, accounting for 43.9% of the population.
Educational attainment is among the highest in the region, with 52.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average of 22.7%. Most residents have also completed Year 12.
Incomes are very high here; the typical weekly family income is $2,983, which is well above both the state and national figures. Over a third of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Residents generally enjoy good health, with long-term health conditions and mental health conditions occurring well below state levels. Only 2.9% of people need help with daily activities.
Community involvement is high, with 23% of people volunteering, well above the national average. This is consistent with a high rate of unpaid care, particularly for children.
There are 10 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Those who identify as First Nations have a typical personal income of $1,125, which is far above the state average.
Homes are slightly larger than usual, with an average of 2.6 people per household. Most families consist of couples with children, who make up 65.6% of households.
Home ownership is high, with 44.3% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. While separate houses dominate, mortgage payments are typically much higher than in most areas.
Public transport is very accessible, with 13 stops and 6 routes serving the area. It is a short 3-minute walk to the nearest stop, and the drive to the city takes only 8 minutes.
The area sees significant movement, with 15.5% of residents arriving recently from overseas, a rate slightly above the national figure.
A large proportion of the workforce are professionals, with 64.6% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the state average.
The area is very safe, with recorded offences per 100,000 people being much lower than most similar areas. Burglary and property damage rates are also notably low.
This is a walker's paradise, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and parks. Its walkability score of 8.4 is well above the state average.
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