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North Adelaide
5 km²
Tucked right beside the city centre, North Adelaide is a high-earning and highly educated enclave. It is a place of contrasts, where a large number of seniors live alongside a growing population of young professionals and recent overseas arrivals. The community is distinctive for its urban lifestyle, with many residents choosing townhouses and apartments over traditional family homes. This combination of professional success and city convenience makes it one of the most affluent and walkable areas in the state.
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The area has a high proportion of seniors, with 24.7% aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 7.5%, a figure far below the Australian average.
International ties are strong here, with 28.5% of people born overseas, which is well above the state average. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, followed by Irish and Scottish roots.
About 18.9% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is a little above the state average. Despite this diversity, very few people speak little or no English.
A large number of residents report no religion, at 45.9%, which is well above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 38.6%.
This is an exceptionally well-qualified community, with 45.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also very high at 77.1%.
Earnings are significantly higher than usual, with 27.1% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical family income of $2,653 is well above the state figure.
Long-term health conditions are reported by 27.4% of the population, which is about the same as the national average. Mental health conditions affect 8.9% of residents.
Volunteering is very common here, with 22.2% of people helping out, well above the national figure. However, fewer people provide unpaid child care compared to most other areas.
There are 69 First Nations people in the area. While the typical personal income is well below the national average, 67.7% have completed Year 12, which is far above the state figure.
Homes are smaller than usual, with only 1.9 people per home. This is consistent with the fact that 41.7% of people live alone, a figure far above the state average.
Renters are very common, making up 47.1% of households, which is far above the state average. Townhouses and semi-detached homes are the most popular choice, while detached houses are far less common than in the rest of the state.
Public transport is heavily used, and 8.1% of people commute this way, which is well above the national average. It is also common for homes to have no motor vehicle.
The population is very mobile, with 55.9% of people moving in the last five years. This includes a high number of recent overseas arrivals, at 29.1%.
Professional roles make up 39.7% of occupations, and many residents work in health, professional or education services. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, which is higher than in most similar areas.
The area has a much higher recorded offence rate than most similar places, with theft being the most common crime. Property damage and assault rates are also notably high.
This is a walker's paradise, with every single home within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, schools, and health services.