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Murray Bridge South
11 km²
Much higher than most similar areas, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population makes up 7.4% of Murray Bridge South. This small community is primarily made up of families, with a high number of children and very few seniors. Most residents live in large, detached houses and have a strong connection to the area, as very few people have moved here recently. It is a predominantly English-speaking neighbourhood where a majority of people identify as having no religion.
Despite high local incomes, the area's schools serve a less advantaged intake.
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The area is notably young, with 21.2% of residents being children under 15, a figure well above the national average. In contrast, seniors aged 65 and over make up only 10.1%, which is much lower than most similar areas.
Most residents were born in Australia (84.1%), and the proportion of people born overseas is far below both the state and national figures at 5.8%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the only language used at home for 93.7% of residents. No one in the community reported using another language at home or speaking little or no English.
Over half of the population (50.8%) reports having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 41.3%.
Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 10.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the state figure of 22.7%.
Typical household incomes are higher than the state average, reaching $1,949 a week. While typical personal income is about the same as the national figure, only 12.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.7% of residents. About 6.9% of people need help with daily activities, which is slightly above the national average.
Unpaid care and housework are very common, with 30.8% of people caring for children unpaid, a figure well above the national average. This is consistent with the high number of children in the area.
There are 14 First Nations people in the community. Their typical personal income of $849 is far above the South Australian figure of $487.
Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per household. Couples with children make up the majority of families at 65.9%, while one-parent families are much less common than in most areas.
Every home in the area is a separate house, and 100% of them have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare at 7.9%, far below the national average of 30.6%.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one commuting by public transport and no public transport stops available. About 17.2% of people work from home.
The community is very stable, with only 21.8% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Full-time employment is higher than the national average at 60.9%. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, and many residents work in construction or health care.
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk for any resident.
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