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Yattalunga
28 km²
Far wealthier than the state and national averages, Yattalunga is a prosperous residential area of around 319 people. It is an older community where the typical resident is 48 and most live in large, detached family homes. The area is notably affluent, with a high proportion of households earning over $3,000 a week. This is a stable, car-dependent neighbourhood with very few renters and a strong presence of former Defence Force members.
Despite high local incomes, the area's schools serve a less advantaged intake.
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The community is noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 48. Children under 15 make up only 12.9% of the population, which is well below the national average of 18.2%.
About 17.6% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas, though still far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most people identify as Australian or English.
English is the dominant language, with only 0.9% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national average of 22.3%.
Nearly half of the population (48.0%) report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average of 38.9%.
Education levels are generally high, with 50.8% of residents completing Year 12. About 21.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is about the same as the state average.
Incomes here are very high; typical weekly household earnings are $2,600, which is far above the South Australian figure of $1,455. About 35.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Residents are generally healthier than average, with only 2.5% needing help with daily activities and 6.0% reporting a mental health condition, both of which are well below state figures.
The area has a strong history of service, with 6.3% of residents having served in the Defence Force, well above the national figure of 2.8%. Unpaid housework and childcare rates are also much higher than most areas.
There are 3 First Nations people in the area. This small group is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 58, and earns significantly more than the national figure.
Homes are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per household compared to the national 2.5. Very few people live alone (7.5%), while 60.4% of families are couples with children.
The area consists entirely of separate houses, 91.6% of which have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare at 5.6%, and typical monthly mortgage payments are well above the state average at $2,000.
This is a car-dependent area where 0% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 65.3% owning three or more cars.
The community is relatively stable, as only 27.9% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
A high proportion of the population is active in the workforce, with 68.5% working or looking for work, well above the national average of 61.1%.
The area is very safe, with recorded offences per 100,000 being much lower than most areas. Theft is the most common offence reported.
Walking is difficult here, as 0% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools. The walkability score is very low at 0.2, meaning it is heavily car-dependent.
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