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Lockleys
3 km²
Much higher household incomes set Lockleys apart from other areas in the state. It is a prosperous community where the typical family earns $2,462 a week, well above the South Australian figure. The area is noticeably older than the national average and has a strong European influence, with many residents of Italian and Greek heritage. These factors combine to create an established, well-educated suburb with a high proportion of homeowners.
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The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than both the state and the nation. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 23.4% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 17.2%.
European heritage is prominent here, with 23.0% of people born overseas. Italian and Greek ancestries are particularly common, with 17.8% and 9.1% of residents respectively.
Language diversity is high, and 22.0% of people use a language other than English at home, which is well above the state average. This is reflected in the community, where Greek and Italian are the most common non-English languages.
Religious affiliation is more common here than in most other areas. The 31.6% of people with no religion is far below the South Australian figure of 45.8%.
This is a highly qualified community. A bachelor degree or higher is held by 29.7% of adults, well above the national figure of 26.3%, and 63.3% of residents completed Year 12.
Prosperity is a key feature of the area, with 27.0% of households earning $3,000 or more per week, far above the state's 16.5%. Typical personal weekly income is also higher than the national figure.
People needing help with daily activities make up 7.4% of the population, which is a little above the national average. This is consistent with the area's older age profile.
Unpaid care is more common here than in most areas, with 14.5% of people providing unpaid care. This is a little above the national figure of 11.9%.
There are 33 First Nations people in the area. This group is noticeably older than the state average, and 79.2% have completed Year 12, which is far above the national figure.
Family life is typical for the region, with 62.7% of homes being couples with children. However, people living alone are more common here than in most areas.
Home ownership is strong, with 41.4% of homes owned outright, well above the national figure. The typical monthly mortgage payment of $2,000 is much higher than in most other areas.
The area is very well connected, with a typical 8-minute drive to the city and a walk of just one minute to the nearest stop. Public transport use is also much higher than in most similar areas.
The population is relatively mobile, with 35.9% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 12.9% of the community.
Jobs are concentrated in healthcare, retail, and education. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is a little below both the state and national figures.
Lockleys is generally safe, with an assault rate and robbery rate that are both much lower than in most other areas.
The suburb is somewhat walkable, and 98.5% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport. All homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park.