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St Peters
1 km²
A half of all adults in St Peters hold a bachelor degree or higher, making it one of the most qualified areas in the region. This high level of education is consistent with the area's wealth, where typical family incomes are far above the national figure. The community is established and diverse, with a significant number of residents born overseas. Its central location makes it a highly accessible place to live, where almost every home is within a short walk of essential services.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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The typical resident is 43, which is noticeably older than the Australian average. While the population is larger than most similar areas, people in de facto relationships are well below the national figure.
Birthplace diversity is high here, with 27.8% of people born overseas, a figure well above the state average. English, Australian, and Italian are the most common ancestries.
Language diversity is striking, as 21.5% of residents use a language other than English at home. This is well above the South Australian average, though the number of people who speak little or no English is a little below the national figure.
About 42.3% of people report having no religion, which is well above the national figure but well below the state average. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 46.2%.
Education levels are exceptionally high, with 50% of adults holding a university degree and 78.8% having completed Year 12, both of which are far above national figures.
This is a very wealthy area where typical family income is $3,254 a week, far above the state and national figures. About 37.2% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, among the highest at this level.
Residents are generally healthy, with 27.1% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the state average. Only 4.9% of people need help with daily activities.
Community involvement is high, with 23.5% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. There is also a higher rate of people providing unpaid care compared to most areas.
The First Nations community is small, with only 11 people. The typical age of this group is 55, which is far older than the state and national typical age of 24.
Family life is stable, with 63.3% of households being couples with children. One-parent families are well below the state and national averages.
Housing is expensive and often owned outright, with 43.1% of homes fully paid for. Monthly mortgage payments are far above the state average, typically reaching $2,700.
Public transport use is among the highest for its level, supported by a high number of stops. The area is very central, with a typical 6-minute drive to the city.
The area sees significant movement, with 37% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much higher than in most similar areas.
The workforce is highly professional, with 43.5% of people working in professional roles. More adults are working or looking for work compared to the state and national averages.
The total recorded offences are higher than most areas, with theft being the most common crime. The crime rate has risen by 47.2% over the last five years.
St Peters is a walker's paradise with a walkability score of 8.6. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, groceries, and health services.
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