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Norwood
2 km²
A far higher proportion of adults hold bachelor degrees or postgraduate qualifications in Norwood than in the rest of South Australia. This well-educated community is characterized by high incomes and a strong international presence, with nearly 31% of residents born overseas. It is a dynamic area where many people live alone in townhouses and apartments, and over half the population has moved here in the last five years. The neighborhood is an accessible, urban hub where a high number of residents work in professional roles.
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The typical resident is 40, making the area a little younger than the state average. It is a community with fewer children than most areas, though there is a higher proportion of seniors and people in de facto relationships.
Born overseas figures are well above the national average at 30.9%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries, with a notable Italian influence seen in both heritage and birthplace.
About 22.9% of people use a language other than English at home, which is well above the South Australian figure. Mandarin, Italian, and Greek are the most common additional languages spoken.
Nearly half of residents (49.2%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average. Christianity remains the next most common affiliation at 37.7%.
Education levels are exceptionally high, with 48.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Three-quarters of residents have completed Year 12, and the area has some of the highest school advantage scores in the region.
Typical weekly personal income is $1,002, which is much higher than in most areas. This wealth is reflected in the 18.2% of people earning $2,000 or more per week, well above the national average.
Long-term health conditions are reported by 27.4% of residents, which is well below the state average. Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 9.5% of the population.
Volunteering is higher than most areas, with 20.6% of people contributing their time. However, far fewer residents perform unpaid childcare or housework compared to the state and national averages.
The First Nations community is small, with 37 people. Those in this group are far older than the national typical age of 24, and while 58.6% have completed Year 12, unemployment is very high at 26.1%.
Homes are smaller than usual, with just 2.0 people per dwelling. A very high number of people live alone (38.2%), far exceeding the national figure of 25.6%.
Rental properties are very common, with 44.3% of households renting, far above the state average. Townhouses and semi-detached homes are the most common dwelling type, and typical weekly rents of $390 are well above the state average.
Public transport use is among the highest at this level, with 7.4% of people commuting by bus. The area is highly connected, with 11.2% of homes having no motor vehicle and a very short 4-minute drive to the city.
The area is highly transient, with over half of residents (51.7%) moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also among the highest at this level at 29.4%.
Professional and managerial roles dominate the local workforce, and 64.2% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well above the state average.
Recorded offences are much higher than most areas, with theft and property damage being the most frequent. The crime rate has seen a significant 22.4% increase over five years.
Described as a walker's paradise with a score of 9.2, every home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks, and schools.