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Uraidla
3 km²
Older adults and families with children make up the heart of Uraidla, where the typical resident is 43. This is a high-earning community in the Adelaide Hills with a strong professional lean, reflected in the high number of residents with university degrees. Life here is largely centered around the home and family, with a significant proportion of the population volunteering or caring for children. It is a quiet, affluent area where most people live in their own detached houses.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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The population is noticeably older than the national figure, and about 20% of residents are seniors. There is also a higher proportion of people in de facto relationships compared to most similar areas.
English and Australian ancestries are the most common, though 14.5% of people were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas.
English is the dominant language, with only 2.9% of people using another language at home—a figure far below the state and national averages.
A large majority of residents have no religion, at 59.6%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.
The community is highly qualified, with 30.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average of 26.3%.
Household incomes are much higher than typical areas, with 31.5% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week and a typical family income of $2,537.
Residents generally report good health, with the rate of people needing help with daily activities well below the state average.
Community spirit is high, as 32.6% of people volunteer, far above the national rate of 14.1%. Many residents also provide unpaid care or look after children.
There are four First Nations people in the area, who have a typical personal income far above the state and national figures.
Family life is common here, with 63.3% of homes consisting of couples with children and a lower rate of one-parent families than most areas.
Most people live in separate houses, and 38.4% own their home outright. Renting is uncommon, at just 11.9%, which is far below the national average.
While most rely on cars, the area has a high number of public transport stops per person and a very short walk to the nearest stop.
The community is quite stable, as fewer people have moved in the last five years compared to the state and national averages.
The workforce is more active than in most similar areas, with many professionals and managers working in health, education, and agriculture.
Overall crime is very low, with recorded offences among the lowest for its level, though there has been a significant increase in crime rates over the last five years.
The area is mostly car-dependent due to steep terrain and a lack of nearby health services, although many residents live within a short walk of public transport.
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