# Klemzig

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: South Australia › Greater Adelaide › Port Adelaide Enfield › 5087, SA

Area: 3 km²

A huge proportion of residents use another language at home in Klemzig, where 40.9% of the community speak a language other than English. This makes it a diverse and young area, with a typical resident aged just 36. The neighbourhood is highly accessible, with every home within a 15-minute walk of a school, park and grocery store. Many of its residents have arrived from overseas in the last five years, contributing to a community that is far more multicultural than the state average.

## Demographics & Identity

The community is noticeably younger than the state average, with the typical resident aged 36. It is also a large area for its level, with 6,713 people.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 6,713 | +19.8% since 2011 |
| Median age | 36 yrs | -2.7% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 1.2% | -12.2% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 16.4% | -15.3% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 16.4% | +14.6% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 9.2% | +21.4% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 35.8%, Older adults (45–64) 20.4%, Seniors (65+) 16.4%, Children (0–14) 16.4%, Youth (15–24) 11.0%

**Marital status** — Married 45.7%, Never married 37.0%, Divorced 8.8%, Widowed 6.2%, Separated 2.4%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

People born overseas make up 40.7% of the population, which is far above the national figure. Indian, Chinese and Italian ancestries are common here.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 40.7% | +17.7% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 55.5%, India 12.4%, China 5.2%, Italy 2.8%, England 2.3%, Nepal 1.2%, Philippines 1.0%, Vietnam 0.8%, South Africa 0.4%, New Zealand 0.3%

**Ancestry** — English 23.5%, Australian 21.2%, Italian 12.3%, Indian 10.7%, Chinese 9.5%, German 5.9%, Irish 5.4%, Scottish 4.8%, Greek 2.3%, Filipino 1.4%, Dutch 1.1%, Vietnamese 1.1%

## Language

Language diversity is very high, with 40.9% of people using a language other than English at home. Consequently, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is a little above the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 40.9% | +24.8% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 5.5% | -10.8% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 54.8%, Mandarin 6.4%, Punjabi 4.8%, Italian 4.1%, Hindi 2.5%, Cantonese 1.5%, Greek 1.2%, Vietnamese 0.8%, Arabic 0.7%, Tagalog 0.3%

## Religion

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, as the 33.6% of people with no religion is well below the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 33.6% | +39.0% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 39.6%, No religion 33.6%, Hinduism 11.0%, Not stated 5.5%, Other religions 4.8%, Buddhism 2.8%, Islam 2.7%, Judaism 0.1%

## Education & Qualifications

The area is highly qualified, with 37.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average. School completion is also much higher than typical, with 67.3% finishing Year 12.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 67.3% | +25.5% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 37.3% | +56.5% since 2011 |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 0.91 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 35 | — |
| Average school size | 581 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 1,059 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 67.3%, Year 11 9.8%, Year 10 9.3%, Year 9 or below 9.0%

**Highest qualification level** — Bachelor degree 34.2%, Postgraduate degree 17.4%, Certificate III / IV 17.1%, Advanced diploma / diploma 13.8%, Graduate diploma / certificate 4.2%, Certificate I / II 1.4%

**Field of qualification** — Management & commerce 23.5%, Engineering & related 12.4%, Health 12.2%, Society & culture 11.6%, Education 6.8%, Information technology 6.1%, Creative arts 4.2%, Food, hospitality & personal services 3.9%, Natural & physical sciences 3.8%, Architecture & building 3.2%, Agriculture & environment 1.3%

## Income

Typical weekly household income is $1,488, which is about the same as the state figure. Personal incomes are also around the national average, with a typical weekly pay of $769.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $769 | +52.6% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,488 | +60.2% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,989 | +63.3% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 7.9% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 15.4% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 31.5%, $650–$1,499 27.7%, Under $650 19.6%, $3,000–$3,999 8.7%, $4,000 or more 6.7%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 41.7%, $650–$1,499 35.0%, $1,500–$2,999 16.8%, $3,000 or more 1.9%

## Health & Disability

A higher than usual 7.4% of people need help with daily activities. However, the proportion of people with a long-term health condition is well below the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 26.3% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 9.7% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 7.4% | +12.9% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Mental health 9.7%, Arthritis 9.1%, Other condition 8.8%, Asthma 6.6%, Diabetes 5.1%, Heart disease 3.9%, Dementia 2.0%, Cancer 1.9%, Lung condition 1.4%, Stroke 0.9%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 67.6%, One condition 16.6%, Two conditions 6.2%, Three or more 3.5%

## Community Participation

Volunteer rates are lower than most areas at 14.3%. Similarly, fewer people do more than 15 hours of unpaid housework compared to other similar places.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 14.3% | -15.8% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 11.6% | +8.6% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 25.3% | +5.2% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 2.4% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 18.7% | -7.3% since 2011 |

## First Nations

The First Nations community here is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 33. Personal incomes for this group are also much higher than in most areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 82 | — |
| First Nations median age | 33 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 41.3% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 0.0% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $900 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,875 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 9.8% | — |

## Family & Households

Many residents live alone, representing 32.2% of households, which is well above the national figure. Typical homes are small, with 2.3 people per dwelling.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.3 | +4.5% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 12.7% | -20.9% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 32.2% | -6.4% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 57.6%, Couples without children 28.1%, One-parent families 12.7%, Other families 1.8%

**Household size** — 1 person 32.2%, 2 people 31.5%, 3 people 15.9%, 4 people 14.2%, 5 people 4.3%, 6 or more 1.8%

## Housing & Dwellings

Renting is far more common here than across Australia, at 41.0%. This is consistent with a much lower rate of outright home ownership, which stands at 26.1%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $300 | +30.4% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,684 | +3.6% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | -27.3% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 41.0% | +5.0% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 26.1% | -16.7% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 68.0% | -4.7% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 68.7% | +7.8% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Rented 41.0%, Owned with a mortgage 29.8%, Owned outright 26.1%, Other tenure 1.8%, Not stated 1.5%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 68.0%, Flat or apartment 17.4%, Townhouse / semi-detached 14.2%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 52.9%, 2 bedrooms 27.3%, 4 bedrooms 13.7%, 1 bedroom 2.6%, 5 or more 2.1%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $200–$349 47.4%, $350–$549 33.0%, Under $200 14.9%, $550–$749 2.2%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,000–$1,799 36.8%, $1,800–$2,999 31.6%, Under $1,000 17.7%, $3,000 or more 8.0%

## Transport & Vehicles

Public transport use is well above the national average, with 9.8% of people commuting by bus. This is supported by excellent access, as every home is within a 10-minute walk of a stop.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 9.0% | -29.3% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 9.3% | +233.1% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 9.8% | -23.2% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 35 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 5.21 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 2,082.7 | — |
| Public transport routes | 45 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 2 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 10 | — |
| People reachable in 30 min by transit | 22,587 | — |
| People reachable in 45 min by transit | 100,523 | — |
| Transit time to the city (min) | 43 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 59.5%, Bus 9.8%, Worked at home 9.3%, Car (passenger) 4.3%, Walked 1.1%, Bicycle 1.0%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 1 vehicle 44.1%, 2 vehicles 35.2%, No vehicle 9.0%, 3 vehicles 8.4%, 4 or more 3.0%

## Migration & Movement

The area is very dynamic, with 48.0% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are among the highest at this level, at 25.8%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 48.0% | +13.9% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 25.8% | -27.0% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

Most of those working or looking for work are in health care, education or retail. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, which is about the same as the state figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 5.6% | -7.8% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 63.2% | +11.6% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 56.4% | -8.3% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 19.8%, Education & training 8.6%, Retail trade 8.5%, Professional & technical 8.2%, Accommodation & food 7.5%, Public administration & safety 6.7%, Construction 6.1%, Manufacturing 5.6%, Administrative & support 4.9%, Transport & warehousing 4.4%, Other services 4.0%, Finance & insurance 3.3%, Wholesale trade 2.0%, Media & telecommunications 1.5%, Arts & recreation 1.5%, Rental & real estate 1.4%, Electricity, gas & water 1.1%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.8%, Mining 0.7%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 28.0%, Community & personal service 14.1%, Clerical & administrative 11.4%, Managers 10.8%, Technicians & trades 10.3%, Labourers 9.9%, Sales workers 7.6%, Machinery operators & drivers 5.6%

## Crime & Safety

Recorded offences are higher than most areas, particularly for theft, assault and property damage.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Recorded offences per 100,000 | 5,184 | — |
| Assault & related rate | 1,132 | — |
| Burglary (unlawful entry) rate | 730 | — |
| Theft rate | 1,862 | — |
| Motor vehicle theft rate | 119 | — |
| Property damage rate | 894 | — |
| Crime rate change (5 yr) | 5.8% | — |

## Walkability

Klemzig is very walkable, with a score of 7.5. Every home is within a 15-minute walk of a school, park and grocery store.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 7.5 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 7.2 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 95.3% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 68.4% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 8.6 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 196 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 3.3% | — |

## Schools serving Klemzig

35 schools, 20,348 students, average ICSEA 1,059.

By sector: Government 21, Catholic 9, Independent 5

By type: Primary 24, Combined 7, Secondary 4

Nearest 10 shown:

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Klemzig Primary School | Government | Primary | 0.1 km | 184 |
| St Pius X School | Catholic | Primary | 1.2 km | 552 |
| Hillcrest Primary School | Government | Primary | 1.3 km | 395 |
| Vale Park Primary School | Government | Primary | 1.3 km | 393 |
| Hampstead Primary School | Government | Primary | 1.3 km | 243 |
| St Martin's Catholic Primary School | Catholic | Primary | 1.4 km | 691 |
| East Marden Primary School | Government | Primary | 1.6 km | 548 |
| Open Access College | Government | Combined | 1.6 km | 4,028 |
| Marden Senior College | Government | Secondary | 1.6 km | 496 |
| Felixstow Primary School | Government | Primary | 1.8 km | 76 |

## Nearby areas

[Hampstead Gardens](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40561/hampstead-gardens) · [Felixstow](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40433/felixstow) · [Marden](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40828/marden) · [Vale Park](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL41499/vale-park) · [Greenacres](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40534/greenacres) · [Hillcrest](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40592/hillcrest) · [Manningham](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40819/manningham) · [Windsor Gardens](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL41616/windsor-gardens)

Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40703/klemzig