# Strathalbyn

Urban Centre · Area profile

Located in: South Australia › Rest of SA › Alexandrina › 5255, SA

Area: 10 km²

Spaced across 10.5 square kilometres in the Alexandrina region, Strathalbyn is a residential hub with a population of 6,429. It is an older community where nearly 28% of residents are seniors, which is far above the national figure. The area has a strong local character, with a high proportion of detached houses and a population that is notably more likely to volunteer than those in other similar areas. It feels like a traditional country town where many residents have deep roots and a slower pace of life.

## Demographics & Identity

The community is noticeably older than the rest of the state and nation, with a typical resident aged 47. Seniors over 65 make up 27.3% of the population, which is well above the South Australian average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 6,429 | — |
| Median age | 47 yrs | — |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 2.0% | — |
| People aged 65 and over | 27.3% | — |
| Children under 15 | 17.2% | — |
| People in a de facto relationship | 11.0% | — |

**Age structure** — Seniors (65+) 27.3%, Older adults (45–64) 25.3%, Young adults (25–44) 20.1%, Children (0–14) 17.2%, Youth (15–24) 10.2%

**Marital status** — Married 50.1%, Never married 29.1%, Divorced 10.7%, Widowed 6.7%, Separated 3.5%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

While 82.8% of people were born in Australia, those born overseas make up 12.5% of the population, which is higher than in similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 12.5% | — |

**Country of birth** — Australia 82.8%, England 6.3%, New Zealand 0.7%, Philippines 0.4%, South Africa 0.4%, Italy 0.1%, India 0.1%, China 0.1%, Vietnam 0.1%

**Ancestry** — English 50.6%, Australian 39.9%, Scottish 12.6%, German 10.8%, Irish 8.6%, Dutch 2.6%, Italian 2.5%, Greek 0.5%, Filipino 0.4%, Chinese 0.2%, Indian 0.1%

## Language

English is the dominant language, with 93.3% of people using it at home. This means the proportion of people using another language is far below the national and state figures.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 2.6% | — |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.3% | — |

**Language used at home** — English only 93.3%, Italian 0.1%, Mandarin 0.1%, Punjabi 0.1%, Vietnamese 0.0%, Greek 0.0%, Tagalog 0.0%

## Religion

A majority of residents report no religion at 53.3%, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 53.3% | — |

**Religious affiliation** — No religion 53.3%, Christianity 39.3%, Not stated 6.2%, Other religions 0.5%, Buddhism 0.5%, Islam 0.2%, Hinduism 0.1%, Judaism 0.0%

## Education & Qualifications

Qualifications are higher than in similar areas, though the 13.3% of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the national average. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 45.4% | — |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 13.3% | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 45.4%, Year 11 19.5%, Year 10 18.5%, Year 9 or below 10.0%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 39.5%, Advanced diploma / diploma 17.0%, Bachelor degree 16.8%, Postgraduate degree 3.1%, Graduate diploma / certificate 2.8%, Certificate I / II 2.8%

**Field of qualification** — Engineering & related 15.3%, Management & commerce 14.6%, Society & culture 13.3%, Health 13.0%, Education 9.0%, Food, hospitality & personal services 6.4%, Architecture & building 4.5%, Agriculture & environment 4.2%, Natural & physical sciences 2.3%, Creative arts 2.3%, Information technology 1.5%

## Income

Income levels are generally lower than the state and national averages. The typical weekly household income is $1,199, and only 9.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $634 | — |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,199 | — |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,516 | — |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 5.9% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 9.8% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $650–$1,499 35.8%, $1,500–$2,999 26.9%, Under $650 20.6%, $3,000–$3,999 5.6%, $4,000 or more 4.2%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 47.7%, $650–$1,499 33.1%, $1,500–$2,999 11.3%, $3,000 or more 1.6%

## Health & Disability

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas. Long-term health conditions affect 36.9% of people, and 12.2% live with a mental health condition, both of which are well above the national figures.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 36.9% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 12.2% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 8.5% | — |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 13.8%, Mental health 12.2%, Asthma 9.9%, Other condition 9.7%, Heart disease 6.3%, Diabetes 6.2%, Cancer 4.0%, Lung condition 2.2%, Dementia 1.7%, Stroke 1.4%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 56.2%, One condition 23.3%, Two conditions 8.4%, Three or more 5.2%

## Community Participation

Residents are very active in their community; 22.8% are volunteers, which is well above the national figure. Unpaid care and housework are also more common here than in most similar areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 22.8% | — |
| People providing unpaid care | 15.0% | — |
| People caring for children unpaid | 27.0% | — |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 3.9% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 25.5% | — |

## Family & Households

Families are common, with 49.3% of households consisting of couples with children. Typical homes hold 2.4 people, which is about the same as the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.4 | — |
| One-parent families | 15.2% | — |
| People living alone | 27.8% | — |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 49.3%, Couples without children 34.7%, One-parent families 15.2%, Other families 0.7%

**Household size** — 2 people 40.0%, 1 person 27.8%, 3 people 12.9%, 4 people 11.7%, 5 people 4.7%, 6 or more 2.8%

## Housing & Dwellings

The area is dominated by detached houses, making up 92.8% of homes. These homes are often large, with 85.8% having three or more bedrooms, far above the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $300 | — |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,465 | — |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.70 | — |
| Households renting | 21.2% | — |
| Homes owned outright | 38.6% | — |
| Separate (detached) houses | 92.8% | — |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 85.8% | — |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 38.6%, Owned with a mortgage 37.1%, Rented 21.2%, Other tenure 2.1%, Not stated 1.2%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 92.8%, Townhouse / semi-detached 6.0%, Other dwelling 0.5%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 50.5%, 4 bedrooms 31.8%, 2 bedrooms 10.9%, 5 or more 3.5%, 1 bedroom 1.3%, Studio / none 0.1%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $200–$349 56.8%, $350–$549 25.2%, Under $200 15.3%, $550–$749 1.1%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,000–$1,799 49.9%, $1,800–$2,999 21.8%, Under $1,000 20.9%, $3,000 or more 2.7%

## Transport & Vehicles

Most people rely on cars to get around, with 68.8% driving to work. Only 0.9% use public transport for their commute, and 7.9% work from home.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 4.2% | — |
| People working from home | 7.9% | — |
| Commuting by public transport | 0.9% | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 68.8%, Worked at home 7.9%, Car (passenger) 4.0%, Walked 2.4%, Bus 0.9%, Bicycle 0.4%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 37.8%, 1 vehicle 34.3%, 3 vehicles 15.2%, 4 or more 8.9%, No vehicle 4.2%

## Migration & Movement

The area has seen significant movement, as 41.1% of people moved in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas are far fewer than in the rest of the state.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 41.1% | — |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 3.8% | — |

## Jobs & Industry

Only 52.4% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national average. The most common local industries are health care, retail, and construction.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% | — |
| Labour-force participation | 52.4% | — |
| Employed full-time | 53.7% | — |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 17.0%, Retail trade 10.7%, Construction 9.6%, Manufacturing 7.4%, Education & training 7.4%, Accommodation & food 6.8%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 5.5%, Public administration & safety 5.1%, Other services 4.2%, Administrative & support 4.0%, Professional & technical 3.7%, Transport & warehousing 3.6%, Mining 2.8%, Wholesale trade 2.5%, Finance & insurance 1.9%, Arts & recreation 1.3%, Electricity, gas & water 1.2%, Rental & real estate 0.9%, Media & telecommunications 0.8%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 14.9%, Technicians & trades 14.8%, Community & personal service 14.8%, Labourers 13.1%, Managers 11.9%, Clerical & administrative 11.9%, Sales workers 9.7%, Machinery operators & drivers 7.7%

## Walkability

The town is only somewhat walkable, with a score of 4.2, well below the state average. Many homes are far from essential services, with only 38.4% within a 15-minute walk of health services.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 4.2 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 4.2 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 55.8% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 51.4% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 61.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 37.5% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 83.8% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 38.4% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 7.0 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 43 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 4.0% | — |

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Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/ucl/UCL414005/strathalbyn