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Pewsey Vale

62 km²

Far more affluent than the typical South Australian community, Pewsey Vale is a small, rural settlement with a mature population. The area is defined by large, family-owned homes and a workforce that is much more active than the state average. It is a place where residents enjoy high typical incomes and a high rate of volunteering. While the population is small, the community is changing, with nearly half of the residents moving here in the last five years.

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The typical resident is 48, making the area noticeably older than the state and national figures. However, seniors aged 65 and over make up only 6% of the population, which is far below the national average.

About 21.4% of residents were born overseas, a figure much higher than most similar areas, though still a little below the South Australian average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, with 96.4% using it at home. Those who use another language at home make up 4.8% of the population, which is far below the national figure.

Nearly half of the community (45.2%) reports having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average.

The area has a strong educational profile, with 56.7% of residents completing Year 12, which is a little above the state average. Professional qualifications are varied, with the highest numbers in engineering and health.

Incomes are significantly higher than usual; the typical household earns $2,250 a week, which is well above the state and national figures. Personal incomes are also much higher than most areas.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with 25% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the state average. Notably, no one in the area reports needing help with daily activities.

The community is highly active, with a volunteering rate of 27.5% that is far above the national figure. Many residents also spend a large amount of time on unpaid housework and childcare.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 72.9% of families are couples with children and no one lives alone.

Every single home is a separate house, and 96.3% have three or more bedrooms. This creates a high demand for mortgages, with typical monthly payments far above the state average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as there are no public transport stops or routes available. Most homes have two or more vehicles, and 14.5% of the workforce works from home.

The population is quite mobile, with 49.4% of residents having moved into the area in the last five years, a rate far above the national average.

A very high 79.7% of adults are working or looking for work, far above the state average. While unemployment is at 0.0%, full-time employment is far below the national figure.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk.

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