# Upper Hermitage

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: South Australia › Greater Adelaide › Tea Tree Gully › 5131, SA

Area: 10 km²

Far fewer children live in Upper Hermitage than in most other Australian areas. This is a mature community where the typical resident is 47, making it noticeably older than the state and national figures. The neighbourhood is predominantly made up of established families in large, separate houses, with very few renters and a strong presence of retirees. It is a quiet, affluent pocket of South Australia where most residents own their homes outright.

## Demographics & Identity

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 273 | -11.7% since 2011 |
| Median age | 47 yrs | +4.4% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 1.5% | — |
| People aged 65 and over | 22.3% | +40.0% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 12.1% | -15.7% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 4.7% | -45.7% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 31.9%, Seniors (65+) 22.3%, Young adults (25–44) 18.3%, Youth (15–24) 13.2%, Children (0–14) 12.1%

**Marital status** — Married 57.6%, Never married 26.1%, Divorced 7.1%, Widowed 5.5%, Separated 1.3%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 18.3% | +13.2% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 79.1%, England 9.2%, Italy 2.6%, New Zealand 1.1%

**Ancestry** — English 46.2%, Australian 34.1%, German 14.3%, Scottish 12.1%, Irish 8.4%, Italian 4.0%, Dutch 2.2%

## Language

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 2.9% | +127.1% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.0% | — |

**Language used at home** — English only 94.9%, Italian 1.1%

## Religion

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 44.3% | +87.0% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 47.3%, No religion 44.3%, Not stated 6.2%, Islam 1.5%

## Education & Qualifications

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 51.1% | +6.8% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 18.5% | +7.3% since 2011 |
| Schools within 3 km | 9 | — |
| Average school size | 330 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 1,023 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 51.1%, Year 11 23.8%, Year 10 18.8%, Year 9 or below 2.7%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 39.5%, Advanced diploma / diploma 19.0%, Bachelor degree 18.4%, Postgraduate degree 8.2%, Graduate diploma / certificate 3.4%

**Field of qualification** — Engineering & related 22.4%, Management & commerce 20.4%, Health 12.2%, Society & culture 7.5%, Education 6.1%, Architecture & building 3.4%, Agriculture & environment 3.4%, Information technology 2.7%, Creative arts 2.7%, Natural & physical sciences 2.0%, Food, hospitality & personal services 2.0%

## Income

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $744 | +16.4% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,978 | +53.1% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $2,225 | +33.1% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 11.8% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 24.7% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $650–$1,499 33.7%, $1,500–$2,999 22.5%, $4,000 or more 16.9%, $3,000–$3,999 7.9%, Under $650 4.5%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 45.8%, $650–$1,499 32.8%, $1,500–$2,999 17.6%, $3,000 or more 4.2%

## Health & Disability

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 28.6% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 6.2% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 2.6% | +32.5% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 11.7%, Other condition 9.2%, Asthma 8.4%, Mental health 6.2%, Heart disease 4.0%, Diabetes 2.9%, Cancer 2.6%, Lung condition 2.6%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 64.1%, One condition 19.4%, Two conditions 7.7%, Three or more 2.2%

## Community Participation

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 13.9% | -35.3% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 16.8% | +39.2% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 29.4% | +40.6% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 2.5% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 31.9% | +14.8% since 2011 |

## First Nations

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 4 | — |
| First Nations median age | 19 yrs | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $350 | — |
| First Nations household income | $2,749 | — |

## Family & Households

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.8 | +3.7% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 7.6% | +128.3% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 16.9% | +18.0% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 57.8%, Couples without children 31.1%, One-parent families 7.6%, Other families 1.8%

**Household size** — 2 people 37.1%, 4 people 19.1%, 1 person 16.9%, 3 people 14.6%, 5 people 7.9%, 6 or more 5.6%

## Housing & Dwellings

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $329 | +9.7% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $2,167 | +17.6% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | -27.3% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 3.4% | +16.9% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 60.7% | +28.8% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 100.0% | +0.0% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 96.6% | +15.7% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 60.7%, Owned with a mortgage 33.7%, Rented 3.4%, Other tenure 3.4%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 100.0%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 41.6%, 4 bedrooms 31.5%, 5 or more 23.6%, 2 bedrooms 5.6%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,800–$2,999 50.0%, $3,000 or more 30.0%, $1,000–$1,799 20.0%

## Transport & Vehicles

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 9.2% | +8.6% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 0.0% | — |
| Public transport stops | 0 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 0.00 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 0.0 | — |
| Public transport routes | 0 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 48 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 26 | — |
| People reachable in 30 min by transit | 0 | — |
| People reachable in 45 min by transit | 0 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 70.6%, Worked at home 9.2%, Car (passenger) 5.9%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 34.8%, 4 or more 34.8%, 1 vehicle 19.1%, 3 vehicles 10.1%

## Migration & Movement

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 21.3% | +23.9% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

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%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 64.3% | -6.2% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 59.5% | +2.2% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Construction 15.7%, Other services 11.1%, Health care & social assistance 9.8%, Education & training 9.2%, Retail trade 7.8%, Accommodation & food 5.9%, Professional & technical 5.2%, Manufacturing 3.9%, Public administration & safety 3.9%, Mining 2.6%, Finance & insurance 2.6%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 2.0%, Wholesale trade 2.0%, Transport & warehousing 2.0%, Rental & real estate 2.0%, Administrative & support 2.0%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 22.9%, Technicians & trades 19.0%, Managers 17.6%, Clerical & administrative 15.0%, Community & personal service 13.7%, Sales workers 7.8%, Labourers 4.6%, Machinery operators & drivers 3.3%

## Crime & Safety

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Recorded offences per 100,000 | 2,564 | — |
| Assault & related rate | 366 | — |
| Burglary (unlawful entry) rate | 733 | — |
| Motor vehicle theft rate | 366 | — |
| Property damage rate | 1,099 | — |

## Walkability

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 0.3 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 0.3 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 26.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 0.0% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 3.7 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 1 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 10.2% | — |

## Schools serving Upper Hermitage

9 schools, 2,967 students, average ICSEA 1,023.

By sector: Government 8, Catholic 1

By type: Primary 8, Secondary 1

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Fairview Park Primary School | Government | Primary | 2.4 km | 260 |
| Banksia Park School R-6 | Government | Primary | 3.4 km | 240 |
| Banksia Park International High School | Government | Secondary | 3.7 km | 1,055 |
| Saint David's Parish School | Catholic | Primary | 3.9 km | 306 |
| Surrey Downs Primary School | Government | Primary | 4.1 km | 148 |
| Tea Tree Gully Primary School | Government | Primary | 4.3 km | 117 |
| Ridgehaven Primary School | Government | Primary | 5.1 km | 222 |
| St Agnes School P - 6 | Government | Primary | 5.5 km | 251 |
| Redwood Park Primary School | Government | Primary | 5.7 km | 368 |

## Nearby areas

[Lower Hermitage](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40785/lower-hermitage) · [Yatala Vale](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL41680/yatala-vale) · [Golden Grove](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40516/golden-grove) · [Inglewood](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40620/inglewood) · [Fairview Park](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40429/fairview-park) · [Houghton](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40611/houghton) · [Banksia Park](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40070/banksia-park) · [Tea Tree Gully](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL41432/tea-tree-gully)

Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL41493/upper-hermitage