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Toorak Gardens
1 km²
A remarkable 51.4% of adults in Toorak Gardens hold a bachelor degree or higher, far exceeding the national figure. This highly educated community is also quite affluent and older than most, with the typical resident aged 47. Located in the Burnside area of Adelaide, it is a place of professional success and high home ownership. The neighborhood is exceptionally walkable, with every home within a short stroll of parks, schools, and health services.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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Residents here are noticeably older than the state and national averages, with a quarter of the population aged 65 or over. The community is less likely to have children under 15 and far fewer people are in de facto relationships compared to most areas.
The area has a high proportion of people born overseas at 26.5%, which is a little above the South Australian average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.
About 20.1% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than most similar areas. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.
Religious affiliation is split, with 48.3% identifying as Christian and 41.4% reporting no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is well below the state figure.
Education levels are among the highest in the region, with 79.8% of residents completing Year 12. This high level of schooling is reflected in the workforce, where many hold degrees in management, commerce, and health.
Typical incomes are far above national figures, with 38.8% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical weekly family income of $3,239 is among the highest at this level.
Residents report fewer mental health conditions and long-term health issues than the state average. About 67.7% of people have no long-term health conditions at all.
Volunteerism is high here, with 22.7% 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 population is very small, consisting of only 3 people. However, the typical household income for First Nations residents is far above the state and national averages.
Families with children make up 61.9% of households, though one-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas.
Home ownership is strong, with 46.5% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. While many homes are separate houses, they tend to be smaller, with fewer three-bedroom homes than usual.
The area is exceptionally well-served by transit, with 15 public transport stops and a very short 2-minute walk to the nearest one. This helps explain why public transport use is much higher than in most areas.
Recent arrivals from overseas make up 18.6% of the population, which is well above the national average. About 34.6% of residents moved to the area in the last five years.
The workforce is dominated by professionals and managers, with many working in health care and social assistance. Interestingly, full-time employment is lower than the state and national averages.
The area is generally safe, with a recorded offence rate lower than most areas. Assault rates are among the lowest at this level.
Described as a walker's paradise, every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, and health service. It has a walkability score of 8.2, which is well above the state average.