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Modbury Heights
3 km²
A large number of detached houses and nearby parks define the suburban setting of Modbury Heights. This is a family-focused community where children under 15 make up 19.3% of the population, a figure slightly above the national average. It is a diverse area with many residents born overseas and a strong presence of people who use a language other than English at home. The neighbourhood is characterized by larger homes and a high rate of home ownership.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
38 schools within reach make Modbury Heights convenient for families.
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The community is slightly younger than the state average, with a typical resident aged 40. It is a family-heavy area, as the proportion of children under 15 is higher than in most similar suburbs.
People born overseas make up 27.6% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas and well above the South Australian average.
Language diversity is high, with 18.9% of residents using a language other than English at home. Punjabi is the most common non-English language, spoken by 3.1% of the population.
A large proportion of the community has no religion at 46.0%, a figure that is well above the national average of 38.9%.
Education levels are higher than most similar areas, with 55.6% of residents completing Year 12. About 19.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is well below the national figure.
Typical weekly household income is $1,573, which is a little above the state average but lower than the national figure. Most households earn between $650 and $2,999 per week.
About 30.4% of people live with a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the state average. Mental health conditions are more common here than in most similar areas.
Unpaid childcare is very common, with 31.1% of people providing this support, well above the national average. However, the rate of volunteering is much lower than in most similar areas.
First Nations residents are noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 18. Unemployment is much higher for this group than in most similar areas.
Homes tend to be larger, with an average of 2.6 people per household. About 60% of households consist of couples with children.
The area is dominated by detached houses, with 91.6% of homes being separate houses. Large homes are the norm, as 92.2% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms, far above the state average.
Public transport use is among the highest for its level, with 6.9% of people commuting via bus. The area is well-served, with a high number of public transport stops and departures.
Recent arrivals from overseas make up 10.8% of the population, a figure that is higher than most similar areas, though well below the state average.
The local workforce is active, with 64.3% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. Many residents work in health care and social assistance.
The area is relatively safe, with recorded offence rates for burglary, theft, and robbery all being lower than in most similar areas.
The suburb is very walkable for daily needs, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and nearly all within 10 minutes of public transport.