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Hindmarsh
1 km²
Walking to shops and transport is a way of life in Hindmarsh, where every home is within a short stroll of groceries, parks, and schools. This is a young and transient inner-city community, with a typical resident aged just 31 and over 60% of people moving here in the last five years. It is a highly educated area with a strong international feel, blending professional careers with a diverse, multicultural population.
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The community is notably young, with a typical age of 31 and very few children or seniors compared to the rest of the state. De facto relationships are far more common here than in the national average.
Born overseas, 32.8% of residents come from other countries, a figure well above the national level. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries, while China is the most frequent birthplace outside Australia.
Cultural diversity is high, with 22.8% of people using a language other than English at home. This is well above the South Australian figure and is reflected in the use of Mandarin, Punjabi, and Italian.
A large majority of residents report no religion at 55.2%, which is far above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 26.3%.
The area is highly qualified, with 40.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far exceeding the state average. High school completion is also much higher than usual at 69.6%.
Typical personal weekly income is $894, which is a little above the national figure. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week is lower than in most other areas.
While fewer people here have long-term health conditions compared to the state average, those with mental health conditions are well above the national figure at 15.1%.
Participation in unpaid care and housework is much lower than in most areas. This is consistent with the young age of the population, as only 16% of people are caring for children unpaid.
First Nations residents in this area are far older than the national typical age, with a typical age of 50. Their typical personal income of $824 is well above the national figure.
Small households are the norm, with 41.3% of people living alone. One-parent families are also much more common here than in most other areas.
Rental properties dominate the market at 61.5%, while outright ownership is far below the state average. Most homes are townhouses or semi-detached, and very few have three or more bedrooms.
Public transport use is very high, with 13.3% of people commuting this way and 16% of homes having no car. The area is exceptionally well served, with a massive number of transit stops per person.
This is a high-turnover area, with 61.4% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also much more common here than in most other areas.
More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, though the unemployment rate is also well above the national average at 10.2%.
The area experiences very high rates of crime compared to other similar places, particularly theft, property damage, and burglary.
Described as a walker's paradise, the area has a walkability score of 8.2. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, and a grocery store.
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