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Marble Hill
2 km²
A high proportion of university graduates defines Marble Hill, where 40% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. This tiny community of 69 people is noticeably older than the national figure, though it has a very high number of children. It is a prosperous area with typical family incomes well above the state average. These residents are highly active in their community, with a strong tendency to volunteer and provide unpaid care.
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The area is older than most, with a typical resident aged 44. However, children under 15 make up 23.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure.
English, Australian, and Scottish ancestries are common here. About 18.8% of people were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas but well below the South Australian average.
While 10.1% of residents use a language other than English at home, this is far below the national figure. English is the primary language, with Italian being the only other mentioned language.
Most residents report no religion, at 52.2%, which is far above the Australian average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 33.3%.
Education levels are very high, with 40% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state and national figures. Many of these qualifications are in health, management, and society.
Incomes are strong, with a typical weekly family income of $2,625, which is well above the South Australian figure. Typical personal weekly income is also much higher than in most similar areas.
The community is in good health, with much lower rates of long-term health conditions and mental health conditions than the state and national averages.
Volunteerism is very high at 30%, far above the national figure. This is consistent with a strong trend of providing unpaid care and looking after children.
The First Nations population is very small, consisting of only a few people. The typical age for this group is 56, which is far older than the state and national averages.
Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per dwelling. Over half of all households are couples with children.
Housing costs are very high, with typical monthly loan payments and weekly rents both far above the state and national figures.
The area is heavily car-dependent, with no public transport stops available. This means 21.9% of people work from home, which is far above the state average.
About 31.3% of residents moved here in the last five years, a figure that is well below the national average.
More people are working or looking for work than in most similar areas, though the unemployment rate of 8.6% is well above the national figure. Many residents work in health care and social assistance.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk. This is reinforced by a steep average terrain slope of 14.2%.
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