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Middleton
2 km²
A significantly older population than most similar areas defines Middleton, where the typical resident is 49. This South Australian community is marked by a high proportion of seniors and a strong trend toward secularism, with many residents reporting no religion. It is a well-qualified area where a high number of people hold university degrees, contributing to personal incomes that are higher than in most similar places. Despite a sharp drop in total population since 2011, the area remains a predominantly residential space of detached family homes.
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The community is far older than the national figure, with 27.4% of people aged 65 and over. This is well above the South Australian average of 20.0%, though the typical age has fallen slightly since 2011.
People born overseas make up 14.9% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas but far below the national figure. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for 93.7% of residents. Only 2.7% use another language at home, a figure that is far below both the state and national averages.
The area is among the most secular at its level, with 61.4% of people reporting no religion. This is far above the national figure of 38.9% and reflects a 36 point increase since 2011.
Middleton is well-qualified, with 24.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is much higher than most similar areas, and the number of people who completed Year 12 has risen significantly since 2011.
Typical personal weekly income is $724, which is higher than most similar areas. While family and household incomes are a little below the state and national figures, they have risen since 2011.
Long-term health conditions are reported by 32.0% of residents, which is well above the national figure. Arthritis is the most common condition, affecting 12.1% of the population.
Volunteering is very common here, with 23.5% of people volunteering—a rate well above the national figure. There is also a higher-than-usual proportion of people providing unpaid care for children and others.
Homes tend to be smaller than usual with 2.2 people per home. About 40.7% of households are couples without children, and one-parent families are much less common than in most similar areas.
The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 98.1% of all dwellings. Home ownership is strong, with 46.1% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.
Car dependence is very high, with only 0.9% of homes having no motor vehicle. While no one commutes by public transport, 12.4% of the workforce now works from home.
The area has seen significant movement, with 41.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is much higher than most similar areas. Recent overseas arrivals are relatively few at 2.5%.
Working or looking for work is common for 54.0% of adults, though full-time employment is far below the national average. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, which is lower than most similar areas.
Middleton is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 2.1. While almost everyone can walk to a park, no one can reach groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.