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Port Adelaide
5 km²
Walking to a local cafe or clinic is a way of life in Port Adelaide, where nearly every home is just minutes from essential services. This is a transient, adult-oriented community with very few children and a high number of people living alone. It is a place of contrast, combining a well-qualified, full-time workforce with a higher-than-average rate of long-term health conditions. The neighborhood is defined by its urban convenience, high rental population, and a strong presence of people who have moved here recently.
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The community is noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 45. It has very few children, as those under 15 make up only 9.5% of the population, which is well below the state and national figures.
Born overseas, 23.7% of residents come from outside Australia, a figure much higher than most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish heritage.
About 13.4% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than most similar areas, though this remains well below the state and national averages.
Nearly half of the population (49.7%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average.
The area is well-educated, with 21.6% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. This is higher than most similar areas, although it sits slightly below the state average.
Typical household income is $1,230 a week, which is lower than most similar areas and well below the national figure. However, 9.8% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, which is higher than most similar areas.
Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 34.8% of people living with a long-term health condition and 12.5% reporting a mental health condition.
This area has a very high proportion of former Defence Force members (6.6%) compared to the rest of the state. Interestingly, fewer people here provide unpaid childcare or housework than in most other areas.
There are 52 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The First Nations community here is far older than the state average, with a typical age of 39.
The neighborhood is dominated by single-person households, with 43.5% of people living alone—a figure far above the national average. One-parent families are also much more common than in most other areas.
Renters make up 53.7% of the market, which is far above the state and national figures. Townhouses and semi-detached homes are the most common dwelling type, and very few homes have three or more bedrooms.
Public transport is highly accessible, with a very high number of stops and a 2-minute walk to the nearest one. This helps explain why 17.5% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is far above the national average.
The population is quite mobile, with 44.2% of residents having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 14.8% of the community.
Full-time employment is much higher here than in most similar areas, at 64.2%. However, the unemployment rate of 9.5% is also well above the state and national figures.
The area experiences high rates of recorded offences, particularly theft and property damage, with rates for most crime types being among the highest at this level.
Port Adelaide is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.8. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries (94.6%) and health services (95.7%), far exceeding state averages.