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Gawler
47 km²
More than half of the people in Gawler now identify as having no religion, a figure far above the national average. This growing community has seen its population rise by 19% since 2011, reaching over 28,500 residents. It is a place where typical families earn slightly more than the state average, often living in large, detached homes. The area feels like a blend of established residential life and steady growth within the Greater Adelaide region.
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The typical resident is 41, which is noticeably older than the national figure. While children under 15 make up 18.1% of the population, the number of seniors has risen to nearly 20% since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 16.4% of the population, which is far below the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.
English is the dominant language here, with only 4% of people using another language at home. This is far below the state and national figures, and very few residents speak little or no English.
A striking 53.1% of people report no religion, a figure that has risen 24 points since 2011. This is far above the national average of 38.9%.
People are more likely to have a bachelor's degree or have finished Year 12 compared to most similar areas. However, both figures remain well below the South Australian and national averages.
Typical weekly family incomes are $1,843, which is higher than in most similar areas. The number of households earning over $3,000 a week has also risen since 2011.
Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 36.4% of people having a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are also much more frequent than in similar areas.
Gawler has a significantly higher proportion of former Defence Force members than most areas. More people provide unpaid care and look after children compared to the national figures.
One-parent families are well above the national average at 18.6%. About 27.5% of people live alone, while the typical home holds 2.4 people.
Homes here are typically large, with 82.8% having three or more bedrooms. Most are separate houses, though the proportion of homes owned outright is much lower than in most areas.
Car travel is the primary way to get to work, and 71.5% of people drive. Only 6.6% of the workforce works from home, which is far below the national figure.
The community is quite mobile, with 39.3% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas have fallen to 3.9% since 2011.
Full-time employment is higher here than in most similar areas, with 58.9% of the population working full-time. Health care and retail are the most common industries for local workers.
Most homes are within a short walk of a park or public transport, but far fewer are within reach of health services or groceries compared to the state average.