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Birdwood
1 km²
Higher typical incomes and a strong preference for large family homes define Birdwood. This Adelaide Hills community is largely made up of families, with over 60% of households featuring couples with children. It is a settled area where most people own their homes outright or with a mortgage, and very few rent. The population has grown by 13% since 2011, contributing to a community that is slightly older than the national average but remains active in local volunteering.
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The typical resident is 42, and the area has a higher proportion of children under 15 than most similar places. While the population is slightly older than the state average, the number of seniors has risen by 4.4 percentage points since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 12.7% of the population, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.
English is the sole language used in almost every home, with only 1.1% of people using another language. This is far below the state and national averages.
A large majority of residents—56.9%—report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and has risen by 24 percentage points since 2011.
The community is relatively well-qualified, with a much higher rate of Year 12 completion than most similar areas. About 16.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is well below the national average.
Household incomes are high, with a typical weekly family income of $2,005. This is much higher than most similar areas and has risen by $707 since 2011.
Residents generally report better health than most, with a much lower rate of people needing help with daily activities. However, 10.6% of people have a mental health condition, which is slightly above the national figure.
This is a highly active community where 26% of people volunteer, far exceeding the national average. It also has a much higher proportion of former Defence Force members than most similar areas.
Family life is central here, as 60.6% of households are couples with children. Consequently, homes are larger than average, with 2.6 people per household.
The area is dominated by separate houses, with 87.3% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very uncommon here, at just 13.9%, which is far below the national rate.
Cars are essential for almost everyone, with only 1.2% of homes having no motor vehicle. Working from home has become more common, rising to 9.9% since 2011.
The population is quite stable, as fewer people have moved in the last five years compared to most areas. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
More adults are working or looking for work than in most similar areas, and full-time employment is higher than the state average. Many residents work in health, education, and the trades.
Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park or school, and public transport is quite accessible. However, there are no health services within a 15-minute walk.