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Nairne
5 km²
Daily life in Nairne revolves around large family homes and a noticeably young population. The typical resident is just 36, and with 22.4% of people being children under 15, it is much younger than most similar areas. This is a well-off community where typical weekly household incomes are a little above the state figure. It is a place of detached houses and a high proportion of volunteers, creating a distinct residential character in the Greater Adelaide region.
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Nairne is a young community, with a typical age of 36 and a children's population that is well above the national figure. In contrast, seniors make up only 12.8% of the population, which is well below the South Australian average.
Most residents were born in Australia, though 12.4% were born overseas—a figure that is far below the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, together accounting for about 90% of the population.
English is the dominant language, with 92% of people using it only. Only 3.4% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.
A large majority of people here report no religion, at 59.4%. This is far above the national figure and represents a significant increase of 28 points since 2011.
The community is well-qualified, with 57.2% of residents having completed Year 12. The number of adults with a bachelor degree or higher has more than doubled since 2011 to reach 21.2%.
Household incomes are strong, with a typical weekly family income of $2,075, which is a little above the state average. Typical personal weekly incomes are also higher than in most similar areas at $860.
Residents are generally healthier than those in other areas, with only 4.3% needing help with daily activities. However, 11.5% report a mental health condition, which is a little above the national figure.
Participation is high, with 21.1% of people volunteering, which is well above the national average. This is consistent with a high proportion of people—33.6%—who provide unpaid care for children.
Families are the norm here, with 61.1% of homes consisting of couples with children. Because of this, homes are larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household.
The area is almost entirely made up of detached houses, with 98% of dwellings being separate houses. Most are large, as 90% of homes have three or more bedrooms.
Car reliance is high, with 44.9% of homes owning two vehicles. While 10.5% of the workforce now works from home, only 2.2% of commuters use public transport.
The population is relatively stable, with 36.1% moving in the last five years, which is about the same as the state average. Recent overseas arrivals are low at 4.3%.
Employment is strong, with 71.4% of adults working or looking for work—far above the national average. The unemployment rate is low at 4.0%, with many residents working in health care or retail.
While most homes are within a short walk of a park or public transport, overall walkability is lower than the state average. Many residents live more than 15 minutes away from groceries and health services.