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Rosedale

20 km²

A very high proportion of residents in Rosedale identify as having no religion, with 56.8% reporting this, which is far above the national figure. The community is mostly made up of families in detached houses, with a higher-than-usual number of people in de facto relationships. While the typical resident is 42, the area has far fewer seniors than most similar places. It is a predominantly Australian-born community where most people live in large homes and rely entirely on cars.

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The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. However, it has far fewer people aged 65 and over than most similar areas, and a higher-than-average 21% of residents are in de facto relationships.

Most people were born in Australia, and the community has far fewer overseas-born residents than the state or national averages. English (52.1%) and Australian (40.5%) are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language spoken in the home for 96.3% of residents. This means the area has far fewer people using another language at home compared to the rest of the state and country.

A majority of people here have no religion, at 56.8%, which is far above the South Australian and national figures. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 37.4%.

Qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 11.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Income levels are generally higher than most similar areas, with the typical household earning $1,937 a week. This is well above the state average of $1,455.

While long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, the percentage of people needing help with daily activities is much lower than the state and national figures.

More people provide unpaid care here than in most other areas. However, the proportion of people caring for children unpaid is well below the national average.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 4.2% of the population, which is a little above the state figure. This group has a typically younger age and higher personal income than those in most similar areas.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per home, and the area has far fewer one-parent families than most other communities.

Every single home is a separate house, which is far above the national figure. Most of these are large, with 84.4% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to get to work and no public transport stops available. Most homes have two or more vehicles.

The community is very stable, as far fewer people have moved house in the last five years compared to the state and national averages.

A higher proportion of adults are working or looking for work than in most similar areas, although the unemployment rate is also much higher than the national figure.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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