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Nuriootpa
8 km²
More than 700 people moved into Nuriootpa since 2016, helping the population grow by 13%. It is a mature community in the Barossa region where the typical resident is 45, noticeably older than the national figure. While many residents are retirees, there is a strong presence of full-time workers and a high number of volunteers. The area is overwhelmingly residential, with large detached houses and a population that is predominantly Australian-born.
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The community is older than most, with 26.7% of people aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure. This trend is consistent with a typical age of 45 and a smaller proportion of children under 15 compared to most areas.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 9.8% of the population, which is far below the state and national figures. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and German.
English is the primary language here, with 94.8% of people using it at home. Only 2.8% of residents use another language, a figure far below both the state and national averages.
About 45.9% of people report having no religion, which is higher than most areas and well above the national figure. This figure has risen by 6.6 percentage points since 2016.
The area has a lower rate of university qualifications, with 12.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, 44.6% of residents completed Year 12, an increase of 5 percentage points since 2016.
Typical weekly household income is $1,294, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. While incomes have risen since 2016, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week remains well below the state and national levels.
Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 37.4% of people living with a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are also much more frequent than in similar areas.
Community spirit is evident in the 20.7% of residents who volunteer, a figure well above the national average. This is despite a 7.9 percentage point drop in volunteering since 2016.
Living arrangements are varied, with 31.6% of people living alone, which is well above the national figure. Family homes typically house 2.3 people.
The area is dominated by large homes, with 83.1% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. Most are separate houses, and 22.6% of households rent, which is well below the national average.
Car dependence is very high, as 72.3% of workers drive to their jobs. Only 0.3% of people commute using public transport, and only 5.9% of the workforce works from home.
The area is relatively mobile, with 39.0% of residents moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 7.1% of the population, which is higher than in most similar areas.
Employment is strong, with 58.0% of people working full-time and an unemployment rate of 3.7%, which is lower than the national figure. Many residents work in manufacturing, healthcare, or retail.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.6, well below the state average. While most people live near a park, very few can walk to health services or groceries within 15 minutes.