State Electorate · Area profile
Black
26 km²
More people in Black identify as having no religion than in almost any other similar area. This community is noticeably older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 42. It is a well-off suburb of Greater Adelaide where the population has grown by 14% since 2011. Large, detached family homes are the norm here, creating a residential feel that is far more suburban than most other parts of the state.
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The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 18.8% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas.
People born overseas make up 27.0% of the community, a figure that rose 3.1 points since 2011. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Scottish.
English is the primary language for 85.9% of residents. The proportion of people using another language at home is 11.8%, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
A striking 52.2% of residents report no religion, which is far above the Australian average of 38.9%. This figure has risen by 25 points since 2011.
The area is well-qualified, with 62.5% of adults completing Year 12, well above the state average. About 26.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.
Household incomes are higher than most similar areas, with a typical weekly family income of $2,168. This is a little above the South Australian figure of $1,889.
About 29.7% of people have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national figure. However, the 4.8% of people needing help with daily activities is lower than in most areas.
Caregiving is very common here, with 31.7% of people caring for children unpaid—well above the national figure. Volunteers make up 16.7% of the community, though this fell 9.7 points since 2011.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. One-parent families make up 11.7%, which is much lower than most other areas.
Detached houses dominate the landscape at 90.8%, far above the state average. A huge 89.8% of homes have three or more bedrooms, and renting is far less common here than across Australia.
Most homes have at least one car, with only 3.0% having no vehicle. Interestingly, 4.7% of people commute via public transport, which is much higher than in most similar areas.
The community is relatively stable, as the 30.7% of people who moved in the last five years is among the lowest for its level. Recent overseas arrivals fell 10 points since 2011.
The area has a high rate of people working or looking for work at 66.4%, which is well above the national figure. Common industries include health care, education, and construction.
Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park or public transport. However, the area is far less walkable for health services and groceries compared to the state average.