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Meadows
2 km²
A remarkably young population defines Meadows, where the typical resident is just 34. This community has shifted significantly since 2011, seeing a large increase in children and a sharp drop in seniors. It is a place of growing families, with a high proportion of couples with children and homes that are typically larger than the national average. These trends create a residential character that is much younger and more family-focused than most other areas in South Australia.
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The area is notably young, with children under 15 making up 24.6% of the population, a figure well above the national average. In contrast, seniors aged 65 and over are far fewer here than in the rest of the state, at just 9.9%.
Most residents were born in Australia, and English and Australian are the most common ancestries. About 10.7% of the population was born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.
English is the primary language for the vast majority, with 91.5% using it at home. Only 3.1% of residents use another language, which is far below the state and national averages.
A large majority of the community reports no religion, at 65.7%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9% and represents a significant increase since 2011.
The community is increasingly qualified, with the number of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher rising to 16.6%. Over half of residents have completed Year 12, which is much higher than in most similar areas.
Typical incomes are much higher than in most areas, with the typical family earning $2,230 a week. Since 2011, typical household weekly incomes have risen by $1,194 to reach $1,969.
Residents are generally healthier than the state average, with only 26.6% having a long-term health condition. Those needing help with daily activities are also much fewer here than in most other areas, at 3.4%.
Family life is a major focus, as 37.6% of people provide unpaid childcare, a rate far above the national figure. Volunteers are also more common here than in most similar areas, at 18.5%.
Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the high percentage of couples with children, who make up 64.3% of families.
The area is dominated by detached houses, which make up 98.2% of homes. Most are large, with 90.3% having three or more bedrooms, and the typical monthly mortgage payment has risen to $1,655.
Car reliance is total, as every single home owns at least one motor vehicle. No one in the area commutes to work using public transport.
The community is quite mobile, with 45.6% of residents moving house in the last five years. This is well above the national average of 40.7%.
Job prospects are strong, with a very low unemployment rate of 2.1%. A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, at 71.5%, which is far above the national figure.
The area is very walkable, with 95.4% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries. Access to health services, schools, and public transport is also far above the state average.