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Hindmarsh
285 km²
Young families are a defining feature of Hindmarsh, where the typical resident is just 34 and nearly 30% of the population are children. This small community of 54 people is characterized by large households and a strong culture of volunteering. While most residents were born in Australia, it is a place where people generally earn more than the national figure. It is a rural setting where life revolves around the home and the local landscape.
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The area is noticeably younger than the state and national averages, with a very high proportion of children under 15. In contrast, seniors aged 65 and over make up only 13.0%, which is well below the national figure.
About 74.1% of residents were born in Australia, which is far below the state and national averages for overseas births. Those with European roots are common, with English, Irish, and German ancestries being the most frequent.
Around 14.8% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in similar areas, though still well below the state and national figures.
Faith is common here, with 68.5% of people identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 18.5%, a figure far below the national average.
Only 8.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure. However, more than half of the population has completed Year 12, a rate higher than in most similar areas.
Incomes are strong, with the typical household earning $2,124 a week, which is a little above the national figure. Personal weekly income is also much higher than in most similar areas.
While no one requires help with daily activities, 37.0% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is far above the state average. Mental health conditions are also a little more common than across Australia.
This is a highly active community where 51.4% of people volunteer, among the highest rates for its level. Unpaid work is common, with 35.1% of people doing over 15 hours of housework weekly.
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is well below the state and national figures.
Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. The community is dominated by couples with children, who make up 73.2% of families.
Rental costs are very low, with a typical weekly rent of $150, far below the national figure. Typical monthly home loan payments are about $1,733.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. Most people drive to work, though 11.8% work from home, which is well above the state average.
The population is relatively stable, as only 25.6% of residents have moved in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.
Most adults are working or looking for work, at a rate far above the national figure. Jobs are heavily concentrated in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which account for 61.8% of work.
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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