Upper Hermitage

The community is older than usual, with 22.3% of people aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure. Children under 15 make up only 12.1% of the population, a rate well below both the state and national averages.

English, Australian, and German are the most common ancestries. About 18.3% of residents were born overseas, though this is well below the state and national proportions.

English is the primary language for 94.9% of the community. Only 2.9% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national and state figures.

Religion is less common here than in many other areas, with 44.3% of people reporting no religion. This is well above the national average, though it is a little below the South Australian figure.

The area has a well-qualified workforce, with 18.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Over half of residents completed Year 12, though this is well below the national figure.

Typical household income is $1,978 a week, which is well above the state figure. About a quarter of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a rate higher than most other areas.

Residents are generally healthy, with only 2.6% needing help with daily activities, which is well below the national average. Mental health conditions are also less common here than in most areas.

Unpaid work is very common, with 31.9% of people doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly, a figure far above the state and national averages. Unpaid care for children is also a little above the state figure.

There are four Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Their typical personal income is $350, which is well below the national figure, though household income is far above.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. This is a little above the national average, and the number of people living alone is far below the state figure.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 60.7% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Very few people rent, and typical monthly mortgage payments are well above the state average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as 0% of people commute by public transport and no homes are within 10 minutes of a stop. Most households have at least two vehicles.

The population is very stable, with only 21.3% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national and state figures, and there are no recent arrivals from overseas.

The area has a strong work rate, with 64.3% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national average. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

Recorded offences per 100,000 are lower than in most areas. While assault rates are much lower, motor vehicle theft and property damage are higher than in similar areas.

Walkability is very low due to the steep terrain and lack of local services. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.