# Badcoe

State Electorate · Area profile

Located in: South Australia › Greater Adelaide

Area: 15 km²

Highly diverse and well-educated residents define Badcoe, a community that stands out for its strong international character. This is a relatively young area where the typical resident is 36, which is noticeably younger than the state average. It is a dynamic place to live, with nearly half of the population having moved here in the last five years. The neighborhood is characterized by high levels of university qualifications and a strong presence of overseas-born residents.

## Demographics & Identity

The area is younger than most, with a typical age of 36 and far fewer children under 15 than the national figure. While the population grew by 18% since 2011, the proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people remains a little below the state average at 1.2%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 40,543 | +17.6% since 2011 |
| Median age | 36 yrs | +0.0% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 1.2% | +72.5% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 16.9% | +16.6% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 14.6% | -1.1% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 11.3% | +13.3% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 33.8%, Older adults (45–64) 21.8%, Seniors (65+) 16.9%, Children (0–14) 14.6%, Youth (15–24) 12.8%

**Marital status** — Married 42.3%, Never married 40.6%, Divorced 9.1%, Widowed 5.3%, Separated 2.7%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

International ties are strong here, with 33.1% of people born overseas, a figure well above both the state and national averages. While English and Australian ancestries are most common, there is significant representation from India, Nepal, and China.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 33.1% | +17.9% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 64.0%, India 5.6%, Nepal 3.7%, China 3.6%, England 3.0%, Philippines 1.3%, Italy 0.8%, Vietnam 0.7%, New Zealand 0.7%, South Africa 0.5%

**Ancestry** — English 30.3%, Australian 27.2%, Irish 7.9%, Scottish 7.6%, Chinese 7.2%, German 6.3%, Italian 5.4%, Indian 5.3%, Greek 5.0%, Filipino 1.7%, Dutch 1.4%, Vietnamese 0.8%

## Language

Language diversity is a striking feature, as 30.7% of people use a language other than English at home, which is far above the South Australian average. This is consistent with the high number of overseas-born residents. Mandarin, Greek, and Punjabi are the most common non-English languages.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 30.7% | +19.6% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 3.7% | +5.7% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 66.1%, Mandarin 4.5%, Greek 3.2%, Punjabi 2.6%, Hindi 1.5%, Cantonese 1.3%, Italian 1.2%, Arabic 1.1%, Vietnamese 0.7%, Tagalog 0.6%

## Religion

About 41.9% of residents report having no religion, a figure that rose by 14 points since 2011. While this is well above the national figure, it is actually well below the South Australian average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 41.9% | +49.1% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — No religion 41.9%, Christianity 38.1%, Hinduism 7.2%, Not stated 4.9%, Islam 2.8%, Other religions 2.7%, Buddhism 2.3%, Judaism 0.1%

## Education & Qualifications

Badcoe is exceptionally well-qualified, with 34.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average. This high level of education is reflected in the 68.2% of residents who completed Year 12, which is well above the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 68.2% | +16.1% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 34.7% | +31.2% since 2011 |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 1.52 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 9 | — |
| School enrolments | 3,727 | — |
| Average school size | 414 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 1,089 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 68.2%, Year 11 11.5%, Year 10 9.4%, Year 9 or below 6.8%

**Highest qualification level** — Bachelor degree 34.9%, Certificate III / IV 20.3%, Advanced diploma / diploma 14.6%, Postgraduate degree 13.4%, Graduate diploma / certificate 4.6%, Certificate I / II 1.6%

**Field of qualification** — Management & commerce 21.5%, Health 14.1%, Society & culture 13.4%, Engineering & related 12.0%, Education 7.3%, Food, hospitality & personal services 5.0%, Information technology 4.6%, Creative arts 4.2%, Architecture & building 4.0%, Natural & physical sciences 3.9%, Agriculture & environment 1.5%

## Income

Typical weekly family income is $2,091, which is a little above the state average. While typical household incomes are a little below the national figure, the number of households earning over $3,000 a week rose by 10 points since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $813 | +34.8% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,567 | +44.2% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $2,091 | +40.4% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 9.4% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 17.7% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 31.0%, $650–$1,499 27.1%, Under $650 18.5%, $3,000–$3,999 10.0%, $4,000 or more 7.7%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 39.5%, $650–$1,499 35.4%, $1,500–$2,999 18.0%, $3,000 or more 2.6%

## Health & Disability

A little more than a quarter of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well below the state average. However, 6.5% of people need help with daily activities, a rate higher than most similar areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 27.4% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 9.3% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 6.5% | +20.2% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Mental health 9.3%, Other condition 8.2%, Arthritis 8.2%, Asthma 7.5%, Diabetes 4.7%, Heart disease 4.0%, Cancer 2.8%, Lung condition 1.6%, Dementia 1.2%, Stroke 0.9%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 67.5%, One condition 18.3%, Two conditions 6.1%, Three or more 3.0%

## Community Participation

The area has a higher rate of volunteers (15.7%) than most similar places, even though this fell slightly since 2011. Unpaid housework and childcare rates are much lower than in most other areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 15.7% | -9.4% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 11.9% | +10.4% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 23.8% | -0.5% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 2.4% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 18.5% | -0.1% since 2011 |

## Family & Households

Single living is very common here, with 32.6% of people living alone, which is well above the national average. Consequently, homes are smaller, with a typical size of 2.3 people, much lower than most areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.3 | +4.5% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 12.9% | +0.6% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 32.6% | -6.8% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 55.1%, Couples without children 29.8%, One-parent families 12.9%, Other families 2.2%

**Household size** — 1 person 32.6%, 2 people 32.2%, 3 people 16.0%, 4 people 13.4%, 5 people 4.1%, 6 or more 1.6%

## Housing & Dwellings

Rental properties are far more common here than in the rest of the state, with 38.5% of households renting. The area has far fewer large homes, as only 59.7% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $310 | +24.0% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,733 | +1.9% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.90 | -18.2% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 38.5% | +1.7% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 26.4% | -6.2% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 57.9% | -0.6% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 59.7% | +16.7% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Rented 38.5%, Owned with a mortgage 31.1%, Owned outright 26.4%, Other tenure 3.0%, Not stated 1.0%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 57.9%, Townhouse / semi-detached 21.2%, Flat or apartment 20.8%, Other dwelling 0.1%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 45.8%, 2 bedrooms 33.0%, 4 bedrooms 11.9%, 1 bedroom 5.9%, 5 or more 2.1%, Studio / none 0.2%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $200–$349 42.1%, $350–$549 34.1%, Under $200 17.3%, $550–$749 3.3%, $750 or more 0.5%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,800–$2,999 33.8%, $1,000–$1,799 33.4%, Under $1,000 18.2%, $3,000 or more 9.9%

## Transport & Vehicles

Public transport use is very high, with 9.2% of people commuting this way, well above the national average. This is supported by a high number of public transport departures and 10.6% of homes having no motor vehicle.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 10.6% | -18.8% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 9.5% | +255.3% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 9.2% | -24.3% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 208 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 5.13 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 2,162.7 | — |
| Public transport routes | 51 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 57.1%, Worked at home 9.5%, Bus 5.5%, Car (passenger) 4.6%, Bicycle 2.0%, Walked 1.7%, Train 1.3%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 1 vehicle 43.3%, 2 vehicles 32.8%, No vehicle 10.6%, 3 vehicles 9.1%, 4 or more 4.3%

## Migration & Movement

The community is very mobile, with 46.2% of people moving in the last five years, well above the national average. Recent overseas arrivals are also among the highest at this level, though the rate fell since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 46.2% | +11.7% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 27.2% | -20.7% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

More adults are working or looking for work here (66.8%) than in most similar areas. Professional roles are the most common occupation, and many residents work in health care or social assistance.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2% | -9.1% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 66.8% | +4.1% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 57.0% | -7.4% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 20.3%, Education & training 8.8%, Retail trade 8.8%, Accommodation & food 8.5%, Professional & technical 8.2%, Public administration & safety 6.9%, Construction 6.5%, Manufacturing 4.9%, Administrative & support 4.2%, Transport & warehousing 3.8%, Finance & insurance 3.7%, Other services 3.5%, Wholesale trade 2.1%, Arts & recreation 1.7%, Electricity, gas & water 1.4%, Media & telecommunications 1.3%, Rental & real estate 1.1%, Mining 1.0%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.6%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 27.3%, Community & personal service 15.2%, Clerical & administrative 13.0%, Technicians & trades 11.5%, Managers 10.4%, Labourers 8.7%, Sales workers 8.0%, Machinery operators & drivers 4.3%

## Walkability

Badcoe is very walkable, with 97.3% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a 'city walkshed'. Almost every home is within a short walk of public transport, a park, or groceries.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 7.5 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 7.2 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 97.3% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 98.6% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 99.9% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 92.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 81.1% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 9.7 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 204 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 3.1% | — |

## Schools serving Badcoe

9 schools, 3,727 students, average ICSEA 1,089.

By sector: Government 6, Independent 2, Catholic 1

By type: Primary 5, Combined 4

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Emmaus Christian College | Independent | Combined | 0.5 km | 1,084 |
| Plympton Primary School | Government | Primary | 1.0 km | 272 |
| St John the Baptist Catholic School | Catholic | Primary | 1.1 km | 361 |
| Forbes Primary School | Government | Primary | 1.2 km | 235 |
| Black Forest Primary School | Government | Primary | 1.3 km | 410 |
| Plympton International College | Government | Combined | 1.5 km | 825 |
| Errington Special Education Centre | Government | Combined | 1.6 km | 103 |
| Aspect Treetop School | Independent | Combined | 2.2 km | 75 |
| Richmond Primary School | Government | Primary | 2.9 km | 362 |

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