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Swanport
3 km²
Typical household incomes are much higher in Swanport than in most similar areas. This small community is almost entirely made up of detached houses and families with children, creating a residential character where homes are large and often owned outright. While it is a quiet place with a small population of 157 people, there is a strong spirit of community service. Residents here are far more likely to volunteer than those in the rest of the state.
Despite high local incomes, the area's schools serve a less advantaged intake.
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The community is slightly younger than the state average, with a typical resident aged 40. It has a lower proportion of seniors and children than most similar areas, and very few residents identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
Most residents were born in Australia, with 11.5% born overseas, which is far below the national figure. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and German.
English is the primary language for 91.7% of the community. Those who use another language at home represent only 4.5% of the population, far below the state and national averages.
More than half of residents report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average. The remainder are mostly Christian.
About half of residents have completed Year 12, though the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the state and national figures.
Typical weekly household incomes are well above the state and national figures, with the typical family earning $2,399 per week. This is much higher than in most similar areas.
Residents are generally healthy, with lower rates of long-term health conditions and mental health issues compared to both the state and the nation.
Volunteering is very common here, with a rate far above the national average. Residents are also more likely to provide unpaid care or do significant housework than people in other areas.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children and the very low number of people living alone.
Every home in Swanport is a separate house, and 50% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Large homes are the norm, with 88% having three or more bedrooms.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, as every home has at least one vehicle and there is no public transport. Most people drive themselves to work.
About 29.1% of the population has moved in the last five years, which is well below the South Australian and national averages.
The local workforce is very active, with an unemployment rate of 0% and a rate of people working or looking for work that is far above the national figure.
The area is highly car-dependent, with no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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