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Willunga
3 km²
Typical family incomes in Willunga are much higher than in most similar areas. This is a well-off and maturing community where the typical resident is 47, far older than the national figure. The population grew by 25% since 2011, becoming a hub for highly qualified professionals. It is a place defined by large, detached family homes and a strong trend toward secularism, with a very high proportion of residents claiming no religion.
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The community is noticeably older than the state average, with 23% of people aged 65 and over. While children under 15 make up 18.1% of the population, this is a slight decrease since 2011.
Over 20% of residents were born overseas, which is among the highest for similar areas, though still well below the national figure. English is the most common ancestry at 53%.
English is the dominant language, with only 2.4% of people using another language at home. This is far below both state and national levels.
A striking 61% of residents have no religion, a figure far above the national average that has risen by 27 points since 2011.
The area is highly educated, with 28.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the state average and has grown significantly since 2011.
Weekly family incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with typical families earning $1,972. About 20% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Residents are generally healthier than those in similar areas, with only 3.9% needing help with daily activities and a much lower rate of mental health conditions than the state average.
Volunteering is very common here, with 27% of people pitching in, far above the national figure. There is also a high rate of people providing unpaid care for children and housework.
Families tend to be larger, with 2.5 people per home. It is uncommon for people to live alone here, with the rate being much lower than in most other areas.
The area is dominated by large separate houses, with 85% having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, as 42.7% of homes are owned outright.
Most people rely on cars, but 14.7% of the workforce now works from home, a significant increase since 2011.
About 33.9% of people moved house in the last five years. However, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas since the last census.
While 61.2% of adults are working or looking for work, the rate of full-time employment is much lower than in most similar areas. Many residents work in health, education, and construction.
Willunga is very walkable, with 87.8% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a variety of amenities. This includes far better access to health services and groceries than the state average.