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Richmond
1 km²
A massive 36.5% of people in Richmond use a language other than English at home, making it one of the most linguistically diverse areas at its level. This is a young, professional community where the typical resident is only 36, noticeably younger than the state average. The area is defined by a high proportion of overseas arrivals and a well-qualified workforce, with many residents holding university degrees. Its close proximity to the city and excellent walkability make it a highly mobile and connected hub.
Modest local incomes, but the area's schools serve a more advantaged intake.
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The community is notably young, with a typical age of 36 and far fewer children and seniors than the state average. About 46.6% of residents have never married, and young adults aged 25 to 44 make up the largest age group at 36.8%.
Born overseas residents make up 34.0% of the population, which is well above both the state and national figures. Common ancestries include English, Australian, Greek, and Italian.
Language diversity is very high, with 36.5% of people using a language other than English at home, far exceeding the state figure of 17.8%. English is most common, followed by Greek, Mandarin, and Punjabi.
About 38.2% of people report no religion, which is around the middle for similar areas but well below the South Australian average of 45.8%. Christianity is the most common religion at 42.0%.
This is a highly qualified area where 31.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure. School completion is also high, with 66.1% of residents finishing Year 12.
Typical household income is $1,383 a week, which is lower than most similar areas and well below the national figure. Personal income is around the middle for its level at $771 per week.
While 27.0% of people have a long-term health condition, this is lower than most areas. However, the rate of people with a mental health condition is higher than typical.
Community participation is generally lower than in other areas, with fewer people volunteering (13.9%) or providing unpaid care. Unpaid housework and childcare rates are also well below the state average.
First Nations residents in Richmond have a high Year 12 completion rate of 80.0%, far above the state average. Personal incomes for this group are also well above the national figure.
The area has a high number of people living alone (35.3%) and one-parent families (17.8%), both of which are much higher than most areas. This results in smaller typical households of 2.2 people.
Renting is very common here, with 43.9% of households renting, far above the state average. Detached houses are less common than elsewhere, and typical weekly rent is $300.
Public transport use is high, with 7.0% of people commuting this way, and 10.2% of homes have no motor vehicle. The area is exceptionally well-connected, with a drive time to the city of just 5 minutes.
The population is very mobile, with 43.4% moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also among the highest at this level at 23.4%.
Working or looking for work is much more common here than in most areas at 68.5%. Many residents work in health care and social assistance, as well as retail and hospitality.
The area has a higher rate of recorded offences than most, particularly for theft, property damage, and burglary. However, the robbery rate is much lower than most similar areas.
Richmond is very walkable, with a score of 7.6 and 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and public transport.