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Schubert
2,175 km²
Separate houses are the norm in Schubert, where nearly 95% of homes are detached dwellings. This is an older community with a typical resident aged 45, and it has grown by 15% since 2011. It is a largely Australian-born population with very few people using languages other than English at home. The area is mostly car-dependent, with a strong sense of stability seen in high home-ownership and low resident turnover.
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The population is noticeably older than the national figure, with 21.4% of residents aged 65 and over. This senior population has grown by 5 percentage points since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the state or national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by German.
English is the primary language for 93.1% of the community. The proportion of people who speak little or no English is among the lowest in the country at 0.2%.
A large number of people report having no religion, which is well above the national figure. This trend has risen sharply, climbing 21 percentage points since 2011.
More people have completed Year 12 than in 2011, though the 48.8% who did so is still far below the national average. Qualifications in engineering and management are the most common.
Typical weekly household income is $1,602, which is a little above the South Australian figure. High earners have increased, with 18.3% of households now earning $3,000 or more a week.
A higher proportion of people have a long-term health condition compared to the national average. Arthritis is the most frequently reported condition, affecting 10.6% of the population.
This is a high-volunteering community, with 23.1% of people giving their time, well above the national figure. Many residents provide unpaid care or do significant housework.
Family life is stable, with a low rate of one-parent families compared to the state. Most homes house two people, and about 57% are couples with children.
Housing is dominated by large homes, with 85.2% having three or more bedrooms. A high 39.4% of homes are owned outright, and renting is far less common here than across Australia.
The area is heavily reliant on cars, as only 0.5% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have at least two vehicles, and very few have none.
Residents tend to stay put, with a lower proportion of people moving in the last five years compared to the rest of the state. Recent overseas arrivals are also far below the national average.
The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of 3.2%, which is among the lowest for similar areas. Manufacturing is the most common industry for workers.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Most homes are a long walk from health services, groceries, and parks.