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Ingle Farm
4 km²
Weekly household incomes are lower than most areas in Ingle Farm, where the typical family earns $1,529. This is a diverse community with a high proportion of overseas-born residents and a population that is slightly younger than the state average. Many people live in large, detached family homes, though the area faces challenges with health and unemployment. Despite these hurdles, the suburb is highly walkable with excellent access to public transport and local shops.
Ingle Farm's schools draw a more advantaged community than local incomes would suggest.
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The typical resident is 39, making the area a little younger than South Australia. It is a large community where seniors aged 65 and over make up 21.8% of the population, which is well above the national figure.
A significant 34.6% of people were born overseas, a figure far above the state average. Indian, English, and Filipino ancestry are common, reflecting this high level of migration.
Language diversity is very high, with 30.7% of residents using a language other than English at home. This is far above the state figure, and 4.8% of people speak little or no English.
Religion is less common here than in other areas, with 36.3% of people reporting no religion. This is well below the South Australian average of 45.8%.
While 48.9% of residents completed Year 12, this is well below the national figure. Only 16.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is also well below the state and national averages.
Incomes are notably low, with the typical personal weekly income of $636 falling well below the national figure of $805. Only 8.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below most areas.
Health challenges are more common here, as 33.3% of people have a long-term health condition. This includes a mental health rate of 10.8%, which is much higher than most areas.
Volunteering is much lower than in other areas, with only 10.9% of people volunteering. This is well below both the state and national figures.
First Nations residents are younger than the state average, with a typical age of 22. While unemployment is much higher than most areas at 16.5%, Year 12 completion is far above the state average.
One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 18.1% of households. About 27.3% of people live alone, which is a little above the national figure.
The area is dominated by separate houses, with 92.1% of homes being detached. These homes are typically large, as 90.5% have three or more bedrooms, far above the national average.
Public transport use is among the highest for its level, supported by a high number of bus stops. Interestingly, 6.9% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is much higher than most areas.
The community is quite mobile, with 34.8% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 15.1% of the population.
Unemployment is a little above the national figure at 7.0%. Additionally, 55.6% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the state and national averages.
Recorded offences are much higher than in most areas, with a total of 7,209 per 100,000 people. Theft and property damage are the most frequent issues.
The suburb is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a park. Almost all residents can reach groceries and schools within a 15-minute walk.