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Paralowie
7 km²
A much younger population than the state average defines Paralowie, where the typical resident is just 35. This is a large, family-oriented community with a high proportion of children and large households. It is notably diverse, with over 30% of people born overseas and many residents speaking a language other than English at home. The area is very walkable and mainly consists of detached family homes, though typical incomes are lower than the national figure.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
19 schools within reach make Paralowie convenient for families.
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The community is noticeably younger than the state and national averages, with children under 15 making up 21.2% of the population. Seniors are much less common here, representing only 10.3% of residents.
Paralowie is diverse, with 30.3% of people born overseas, which is well above the South Australian figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Scottish, Irish, and Vietnamese.
Language diversity is very high, as 31.2% of residents use a language other than English at home. This is far above the state average, and 7.8% of people speak little or no English.
About 42.2% of people report no religion, which is well above the national figure. Other significant groups include Christians (33.4%), Buddhists (7.8%), and Muslims (7.6%).
Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 9.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also well below state and national levels at 46.4%.
Typical family income is $1,657 per week, which is well below the national figure. Only 10.3% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a rate far below the same national statistic.
About 29% of people have a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are reported by 9.8% of residents, which is higher than in most similar areas.
Unpaid care for children is more common here than in most areas, at 29.1%. However, volunteering is among the lowest at this level, with only 8.5% of people participating.
The First Nations community is relatively large, with a typical age of 21, which is noticeably younger than the state average. Year 12 completion for this group is well above the national figure at 40.8%.
Homes are typically large, with 2.9 people per household. There is a much higher rate of one-parent families (19.4%) compared to the rest of the country.
The area is dominated by detached houses, with 94.1% of homes being separate dwellings. Most homes are large, as 92.7% have three or more bedrooms, and 49.6% are owned with a mortgage.
Cars are the main way to get to work, though the area is well-served by 68 public transport stops. Only 3.9% of people work from home, which is far below the national figure.
Recent overseas arrivals make up 12.4% of the population, which is higher than in most similar areas. About 31.6% of residents moved into the area in the last five years.
Unemployment is much higher than in most areas at 8.0%. Common industries for local workers include health care, manufacturing, and retail trade.
The general crime rate is higher than in most areas, with recorded offences per 100,000 at 5,404. Theft and property damage are the most frequent offences.
Paralowie is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Almost every home is also within 10 minutes of public transport.