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St Kilda

17 km²

Very low typical incomes mark St Kilda (SA) as a disadvantaged area, where the usual household earns just $697 a week. This sparsely populated community is far older than most, with a typical resident aged 57 and very few children. The area is shaped by a high proportion of people living alone and a significant number of renters. Many residents struggle with health issues and high unemployment, contributing to a quiet, residential character with limited local services.

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The community is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 57 and only 6.8% of people being children. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 4.5% of the population, which is a little above the state average.

People born overseas make up 28.4% of the population, which is well above the South Australian average. Most residents have English, Australian, or Irish ancestry.

English is the primary language, as the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure at just 3.4%.

A large majority of residents report no religion at 54.5%, a figure far above the national average.

Education levels are among the lowest for its level, with only 18.2% of people completing Year 12 and a very small number holding a bachelor degree.

Incomes are far below the national figure, with the typical personal weekly income at just $489. Only 12.8% of households earn $3,000 or more a week.

Health challenges are common here; 39.8% of people have a long-term health condition, which is far above the national figure. Mental health conditions are also much more frequent than in most areas.

Unpaid care for others is well above the state average at 16.7%, though far fewer people care for children compared to most areas.

The small First Nations population is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 21 and personal incomes that are far above the national figure.

Most people live alone, accounting for 63.8% of households, which is far above the national figure. This contributes to a very low average of 1.6 people per home.

Renters make up 40.4% of the area, which is far above the state average. While most homes are separate houses, they are typically small, with 3+ bedroom homes being far below the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one commuting by public transport and no one without a motor vehicle. There are no public transport stops within the area.

Movement into the area is lower than the national average, and there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Joblessness is a major issue, with an unemployment rate of 21.4% that is far above the national figure. Only 35.9% of adults are working or looking for work.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.

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