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Kingsford

19 km²

Families with children make up a large part of the small population in Kingsford. This is a young community where 20.7% of people are under 15, which is well above the national figure. Most residents are born in Australia and speak English, creating a consistent local character. It is a high-earning area where people generally work full-time and live in large family homes.

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The area is notably young, with a typical age of 40 and a very low proportion of seniors compared to the state. Over 20% of residents are children, while those aged 65 and over make up only 10.3%.

Most people here were born in Australia, and only 5.2% were born overseas, which is far below the national average. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home in this community, which is far below the diversity seen across South Australia and the rest of the country.

About 41.4% of residents identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 34.5%, which is well below the national figure.

The area has a lower rate of higher education, with only 9.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV, and only 26.3% completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household incomes are among the highest for similar areas at $2,624, which is far above the state figure. Personal incomes are also higher than the national average.

While no residents need help with daily activities, 12.1% of people have a mental health condition, which is well above the national average.

Volunteering is very common here, with 36.6% of people helping out, far above the national figure. Many residents also spend significant time on unpaid housework.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is a little below the state average.

Homes here are large, with an average of 3.4 people per dwelling, well above the national figure. Most households consist of couples with or without children.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are much higher than most areas at $2,297. Conversely, weekly rent is well below the national figure at $200.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Most people drive to work, though 17.6% work from home.

The community is relatively stable, with only 28% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average.

Jobs are plentiful here, with 82.9% of adults working or looking for work, far above the state average. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk and a walkability score of 0.0.

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