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Sandergrove

51 km²

A high proportion of children makes Sandergrove a notably young community. The typical resident is just 36, which is noticeably younger than the South Australian average. This young profile is reflected in the home life here, where families with children are common and households are larger than usual. It is a small, primarily Australian-born settlement where people earn typical incomes and a large number of residents contribute through volunteering.

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Children under 15 make up 27.6% of the population, a figure well above the national average. This helps explain why the typical age is only 36, making the area much younger than most similar places.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 88.8% born here. Consequently, the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national and state figures.

English is the only language used at home by 92.9% of residents. No one in the area reports using another language at home, which is far below the national average.

More than half of the population (54.1%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than the state and national averages, with only 6.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 44.3% of residents completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $2,042, which is well above the South Australian figure. However, only 11.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is lower than most areas.

Long-term health conditions are much less common here than elsewhere, and no one requires help with daily activities. However, 13.3% of people have a mental health condition, which is well above the national average.

Community spirit is high, with 37.5% of people volunteering, far above the state and national figures. A huge 40.3% of residents also spend 15 hours or more a week on unpaid housework.

There are four First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 10, which is far younger than the state and national figures. Typical personal income for this group is far above the national average at $2,500.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. Most residents live in couples with children (68.3%), while very few people live alone.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 47.1% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,167, well above the state average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as there are no public transport stops and every home has a vehicle. About 20.5% of people work from home, which is far above the state average.

Around 31.5% of the population moved in the last five years, a figure that is well below the national average of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is much higher than most areas at 68.2%, and there is no unemployment. Half of the workforce works in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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