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Hindmarsh Tiers

42 km²

A growing number of people have moved to Hindmarsh Tiers in the last five years, making it a dynamic rural community. This is a family-oriented area where children under 15 make up 23.4% of the population, well above the national figure. While the typical resident is 44, the community is marked by a strong presence of young families and a high number of people who work from home. It is a predominantly residential landscape of detached houses and open space.

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The area is noticeably older than the state and national typical age, though it has a much higher proportion of children than most areas. De facto relationships are also more common here than in similar places.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 15.3% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. English, Australian, and Italian are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language used at home for 91.9% of people. While 8.1% of residents use another language at home, no one in the community speaks little or no English.

People with no religion make up 59.5% of the population, a figure far above both the state and national averages. Christianity is the only other significant religious affiliation at 36.0%.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 14.6% of the community, which is far below the national figure. The most common qualification is a Certificate III or IV.

Typical personal weekly income is $556, which is much lower than in most similar areas. However, 19% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is a little above the state average.

The community reports a very low rate of mental health conditions, at just 3.6%, which is well below the state and national figures. Long-term health conditions are about the same as the national average.

This is a community with high levels of unpaid work; 37.1% of people care for children unpaid, and 20.2% are volunteers, both of which are well above national figures.

There are very few First Nations people in this area, and the small number of residents who identify as such are far younger than the state typical age.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. Very few people live alone, and couples with children make up the largest group at 60.6%.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 38.1% are owned outright. Rent is well below the national typical figure at $250 per week.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and 100% of homes owning a vehicle. This is consistent with a high 30.4% of people working from home.

The community has seen significant movement, with 41.7% of residents moving into the area in the last five years, which is well above the state average.

There is no unemployment in the area, and more adults are working or looking for work than in most similar places. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk. The terrain is also steeper than the state average.

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