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One Tree Hill
23 km²
A steady and stable population of 1,043 people defines One Tree Hill. This South Australian community is markedly wealthier than the national average, with typical household incomes well above the state figure. It is a place of large, detached homes and established families, where most residents are older than the typical Australian. The area feels secluded and permanent, with very few people moving in recently and a high rate of outright home ownership.
Household incomes here are high, yet One Tree Hill's schools draw a notably less advantaged community.
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The typical resident is 45, which is noticeably older than the national figure. Families are common here, as children under 15 make up 17.3% of the population, while those aged 65 and over are well below the state average at 16.6%.
People born overseas make up 20.2% of the community, a figure much higher than in similar areas, though it remains well below the South Australian average. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.
English is the main language for 90.4% of residents. While a higher proportion of people use another language at home compared to similar areas, this is still far below the state and national figures.
Nearly half the community (48.7%) reports having no religion, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 43.5%.
Education levels are lower than the state average, with 48% of residents completing Year 12. However, the area is well-served by schools, with more schools per 1,000 children than most similar areas.
Incomes are very high here; the typical household earns $2,317 a week, which is well above the national figure. Roughly 30.7% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a rate far above the state average.
Health trends are typical for the region, with 28.2% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is a little below the South Australian average.
Local residents are more likely to provide unpaid care and do housework than those in most other areas. Around 17.7% of the community are volunteers, which is well above the national figure.
There are 7 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This small group sees much higher typical personal incomes compared to the state and national averages.
Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 3.0 people per dwelling. It is predominantly a place for families, as only 8.7% of people live alone, which is far below the state average.
Every single home in the area is a separate detached house. Home ownership is strong, with 44.5% owned outright, far above the national figure, while only 4.5% of households are renting.
The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with 0% of people reachable by transit within 45 minutes. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and 69.2% of workers commute by car as the driver.
The community is very stable, with only 21.7% of people moving house in the last five years. This is far below the national and state averages.
A high proportion of residents are working or looking for work, sitting well above the national average. The most common industries for locals are construction, education, and healthcare.
Motor vehicle theft is among the highest for similar areas, though the theft rate is much lower. Overall, the number of recorded offences is around the middle for its level.
The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score. Residents have very limited access to health services or public transport within walking distance.