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Sunnyside
4 km²
A far older population than the national average defines Sunnyside, where the typical resident is 48. This small community of 96 people is characterized by large, detached family homes and a high proportion of residents who do not identify with any religion. It is a quiet, car-dependent area with very few children and a population that is much more likely to have long-term health conditions than the rest of the state.
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The area is noticeably older than the South Australian average, with only 7.3% of the population being children under 15. This is far below the national figure of 18.2%.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 8.3% of the community, which is far below the national average of 27.7%.
English is the dominant language here, with only 3.1% of people using another language at home, far below the national figure of 22.3%.
The community has a very high proportion of people with no religion at 57.3%, which is far above both the state and national figures.
Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 32.9% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national average of 58.8%.
Typical household incomes are well above the state average at $1,974 per week, and 12.4% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly.
Long-term health issues are common here, with 43.8% of people reporting a condition, far above the national figure of 27.7%.
Residents are active in their community, with 21.3% volunteering, which is well above the national average of 14.1%.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.
Families with children are common, making up 65% of households, while the proportion of one-parent families is far below the national average.
Every home in Sunnyside is a separate house, and 97.3% have three or more bedrooms, which is far above the state average.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops and 100% of homes own at least one motor vehicle.
The population is relatively stable, with 27.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Full-time employment is much higher than in most areas at 70.6%, and there is currently no recorded unemployment.
The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score, as no residents live within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, or health services.
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