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Keswick

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A rapid influx of new residents has shaped Keswick, with over half the population moving in during the last five years. This small inner-city area is notably young, with a typical resident aged just 33. It is a highly diverse community where many people were born overseas and speak a language other than English. This mix of international arrivals and a well-qualified workforce makes it a distinct, fast-moving hub in the Greater Adelaide region.

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The community is far younger than the state and national figures, with a typical age of 33 and very few seniors. About 17.8% of residents are children, and there is a high proportion of people in de facto relationships.

Keswick is very multicultural, with 43.5% of people born overseas, far above the national figure of 27.7%. After Australian and English heritage, Indian and Chinese ancestries are the most common.

Many residents use a language other than English at home, at a rate of 39.9% which is far above the national average. Mandarin, Punjabi, Greek and Hindi are among the most common spoken languages.

About 43.2% of the population report no religion, which is well above the national figure. Hinduism is also present at a higher rate than the national average at 10.9%.

The area is highly qualified, with 38.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the South Australian figure. A huge majority of residents have completed Year 12, which is far above the national average.

Typical personal weekly income is $867, slightly above the national figure. However, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week is far below the national average.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with long-term health conditions and those needing help with daily activities appearing much lower than in most similar areas.

Unpaid care and housework are much less common here than in most areas. Around 14.6% of people volunteer, which is a little below the state figure.

There are 13 First Nations people in the area, who are noticeably younger than those in the state or nation. Their typical personal income is well below the national figure.

The area has a higher-than-usual number of people living alone and one-parent families. Households are slightly smaller than the national average, with 2.3 people per home.

Renting is very common, with 53% of households renting, far above the national average. There are far fewer detached houses and large three-bedroom homes compared to the rest of the state.

Public transport use is well above the national average, which is supported by a very high number of stops and routes. Only 8.1% of people work from home, far below the national figure.

The area is highly transient, as 52.7% of residents moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 32.6% of the population, far above the national rate.

A very high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, far above the national figure. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, which is higher than in most similar areas.

The overall recorded offence rate is much higher than most areas. Theft is the most common crime, and the rate of motor vehicle theft is also higher than usual.

Keswick is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks and schools. This makes it far more accessible by foot than the state average.

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