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Nuriootpa
41 km²
A high proportion of seniors defines Nuriootpa, where 26% of residents are aged 65 and over. This is much higher than most similar areas and well above the national figure. The community is largely Australian-born and English-speaking, with a strong connection to its local landscape through a high rate of detached housing. It is a place where older residents and a steady number of volunteers create a stable, established feel in the Barossa region.
Nuriootpa's schools draw a more advantaged community than local incomes would suggest.
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The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than both the state and national averages. This older age profile is reflected in the high number of seniors, who make up 26% of the population.
Most residents were born in Australia, with only 9.6% born overseas, a figure far below the national average. Those with European roots are common, particularly those with Australian, English, and German ancestry.
English is the primary language for almost everyone here, with only 2.8% of people using another language at home. This is far below the figures seen across South Australia and the rest of the country.
About 45.3% of people report no religion, which is well above the national average. Nearly half of the community still identifies as Christian.
Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 12.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.
Incomes are generally lower than in most areas, with a typical weekly household earning $1,318. This is well below the national typical income of $1,746.
Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 36.8% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is well above the national average, and 7.9% of residents need help with daily activities.
Community spirit is high, with 20.7% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. A similar trend is seen in unpaid housework, which is also well above the state and national averages.
The First Nations community is relatively young, with a typical age of 20. While unemployment is well above the national rate at 18.9%, Year 12 completion is well above the national average at 45%.
Many people live alone here, with 30.3% of households consisting of one person. This is well above the national figure, and homes typically hold 2.3 people.
The area is dominated by separate houses, making up 93% of all homes. Most properties are large, with 83.7% having three or more bedrooms, and 35.1% are owned outright.
Cars are essential for most, as 70.7% of people drive to work and only 0.3% use public transport. Very few people work from home compared to the rest of Australia.
The community has seen some movement, with 37.9% of people moving house in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas are few, at 7.1%.
Manufacturing is a major employer, accounting for 20.9% of jobs. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, which is a little below the state and national figures.
The area's crime rate has fallen by 14.5% over the last five years, a trend that is lower than most other areas. Theft is the most common offence recorded.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Very few residents have health services within a 15-minute walk.