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Redwood Park
2 km²
Far fewer people rent in Redwood Park compared to the rest of the state, with a strong preference for home ownership. This is a family-oriented community where the typical resident is 40 and homes are generally large. Most people here live in separate houses, and the area is very walkable, with almost every home within a short stroll of a park or school. It is a stable neighbourhood where residents tend to stay for the long term.
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The population is slightly younger than the state average, with a typical age of 40. Around 17.7% of residents are children under 15, which is about the same as the national figure.
People born overseas make up 18.4% of the community, which is much higher than in similar areas but well below the South Australian and national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the main language for 90.4% of residents. While 8% of people use another language at home—which is higher than in most similar areas—this is still far below the national average of 22.3%.
A majority of residents (52.1%) report no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and well above the state figure.
Education levels are higher than in most similar areas, though the 18.8% of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is well below the national figure of 26.3%.
Typical incomes are higher than in most similar areas. The typical weekly household income is $1,832, which is well above the South Australian figure of $1,455.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most similar areas and are well above the national average, with 10.2% of people reporting a mental health condition.
Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 31.3% of people caring for children—well above the national figure. About 14.1% of residents provide some form of unpaid care.
First Nations residents in this area have a much higher typical personal income ($974) than the state and national figures, and the unemployment rate for this group is 0.0%.
Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. This is reflected in the family makeup, as 57.8% of households are couples with children.
Almost all homes are separate houses (97.1%), and 96% of them have three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common here than across the state, at only 11.4%.
The area is well-served by public transport, with 6.1% of people commuting this way—among the highest for its level. Most homes have at least two motor vehicles.
The community is very stable, with 26.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
More adults are working or looking for work here (67.8%) than in most similar areas. Health care, education, and construction are the main industries for local workers.
Crime rates are generally lower than in most similar areas, with particularly low rates of robbery and assault.
The area is very walkable, with nearly 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, or public transport.