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North Haven
3 km²
A typical resident in North Haven is 51, making it far older than most other similar areas. This mature character is reflected in the high number of seniors and a small population of children. The community is largely residential and stable, with a high proportion of people owning their homes outright and very few recent arrivals from overseas. It is a quiet pocket of Greater Adelaide where older adults predominate and family homes are generally spacious.
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The area is far older than the national figure, with 26.2% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 12.8% of the population, which is well below the South Australian average of 17.0%.
About 20.1% of residents were born overseas, a figure much higher than most similar areas, though still well below the state and national averages. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.
Most residents speak only English at home, and the 7.4% who use another language is far below the national figure of 22.3%. Very few people here speak little or no English.
Nearly half of the population (46.6%) report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 47.4%.
Qualifications are generally lower than the state and national averages, with 14.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV.
Typical weekly household income is $1,568, which is about the same as the South Australian figure. Personal incomes are also roughly in line with the state average.
Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 36.8% of people. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%.
Unpaid care is more common here than in most areas, with 14.3% of people providing support. There is also a much higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to similar areas.
First Nations residents in this area have a much higher typical personal income than the national figure and a far higher rate of Year 12 completion at 68.1%.
Homes tend to be smaller in occupancy, with 2.3 people per home. Couples without children make up 37.8% of households, reflecting the older age of the community.
A large number of people own their homes outright (43.8%), which is far above the national figure. Most homes are spacious, with 84.2% having three or more bedrooms.
While the drive time to the city is much lower than in most areas, the transit time is much higher. Most people drive to work, and only 7.2% work from home.
The community is very stable, with 26.9% of people moving in the last five years—far below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals are also uncommon.
Full-time employment is well above the state and national figures at 61.9%. The most common industries for workers are health care, manufacturing, and retail.
The assault rate is higher than most areas, while robbery and motor vehicle theft are lower. The overall recorded offence rate is around the middle for its level.
Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, but very few are near health services. The area is considered somewhat walkable, though it is far below the state average for general 15-minute-city access.