State Electorate · Area profile
Kaurna
33 km²
Set across 32.7 square kilometres of the Onkaparinga region, Kaurna is a growing community that has added about 8,100 people since 2011. It is a notably young area, with the typical resident being 38 and a higher proportion of children under 15 than in most similar places. The community is defined by a shift toward larger family homes and a very high number of residents who do not identify with any religion.
13 schools within reach make Kaurna convenient for families.
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The typical resident is 38, which is noticeably younger than the South Australian average. This younger profile is reflected in the fact that children under 15 now make up 18.8% of the population, a figure that has risen 4.4 points since 2011.
English and Australian ancestries are most common here. While 23.2% of residents were born overseas, this is well below the national figure of 27.7%.
English is the dominant language, with 89.4% using it at home. The proportion of people using another language is far below the national average and has fallen 6.0 points since 2011.
A large majority of residents—58.6%—report no religion, a figure that is far above the national average. This reflects a significant trend, as the number of people with no religion rose 32 points since 2011.
Educational attainment is lower than in most similar areas, with only 14.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.
Typical incomes are much lower than in most areas. The typical weekly household income is $1,359, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.
Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 34.3% of people living with a long-term health condition. This includes a mental health condition rate of 12.6%, which is among the highest for its level.
Caregiving is a significant part of local life, with 29.9% of people caring for children unpaid, a rate well above the national figure. However, 12.7% of residents volunteer, which is lower than in most similar areas.
One-parent families make up 19.1% of the community, which is well above the national average of 14.1%. Conversely, the number of people living alone has fallen slightly to 28.1%.
The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 85.3% of dwellings. Homes here are typically larger than average, with 83.5% having three or more bedrooms.
Public transport infrastructure is a strong point, with a much higher number of stops and departures per 1,000 people than most areas. However, only 8.4% of the workforce works from home, which is far below the national figure.
The community is quite mobile, with 40.8% of people moving in the last five years. This is contrasted by a low recent overseas arrival rate of 6.4%, which is well below the national average.
The unemployment rate is 6.1%, which is a little above the national figure. The most common industries for local workers are health care and social assistance, construction, and retail.
Kaurna is very walkable, with a score of 6.5. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park and 96.5% are within 10 minutes of public transport.