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Semaphore Park
2 km²
Life is highly walkable in Semaphore Park, where every home is within a short stroll of public transport, health services, and a park. This is an older community, with a typical resident aged 46 and many more seniors than the national average. It has a diverse feel, with a high number of overseas-born residents and people who speak a language other than English. These features combine to create a residential pocket that is well-connected to local amenities but feels distinct from the broader state.
Modest local incomes, but the area's schools serve a more advantaged intake.
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The area is noticeably older than the state and national averages, with 25.5% of people aged 65 and over. This contributes to a smaller population of children, who make up just 15.2% of the community.
English and Australian are the most common ancestries. While 19.5% of residents were born overseas—which is much higher than in similar areas—this is still well below the state and national figures.
About 10% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure that is much higher than in similar areas but far below the national average of 22.3%.
Nearly half of the population (47.9%) report no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.
Many residents have a Certificate III or IV, and 18.8% hold a bachelor degree or higher, though this is well below the national average of 26.3%.
Typical weekly household income is $1,262, which is lower than in most similar areas and well below the national figure of $1,746.
Health needs are high here; 10% of people need help with daily activities and 35.8% have a long-term health condition, both of which are well above the national average.
The area has a higher rate of people providing unpaid care than most similar spots and a much higher number of former Defence Force members (4.6%) compared to the state.
The First Nations community is relatively small, with 113 people. This group is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 18.
Living arrangements are distinct, with a high number of people living alone (36.5%) and a much higher rate of one-parent families (20.2%) than most areas.
Rental properties are common, with 37.4% of households renting—well above the state average. Detached houses are also far less common here than in the rest of the state.
Most people drive to work, though 10.3% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is much higher than in most areas. Transit times to the city are much higher than usual.
About a third of residents have moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 8.9% of the population, which is higher than in similar areas.
While full-time employment is higher than the state average, the number of adults working or looking for work is much lower than in most similar areas.
The area experiences higher crime rates than most similar spots, particularly regarding property damage and burglary.
Everything is within easy reach, with 96.9% of homes having a 15-minute-city walkshed and a very high walkability score of 7.0.
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