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Echunga
1 km²
A typical household in Echunga earns $1,954 a week, a figure well above the South Australian average. This is a relatively young and affluent community where families are common and homes are large. The area is largely car-dependent, with most people living in spacious detached houses. With a population of 630 that has grown by 11% since 2011, it is a settled place where many residents are highly qualified and active in their local community.
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Echunga is noticeably younger than most areas, with a typical resident aged 37 and 23.3% of the population being children under 15. While the number of seniors has risen by 9.6 percentage points since 2011, they still make up a much smaller share of the community than usual at 14.6%.
The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 87.8% born here and only 7.5% born overseas, a share far below the national figure. English, Australian, and German are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for 92.5% of residents, and only 3.0% use another language at home. This is far below the national average, and notably, no residents report speaking little or no English.
A majority of residents (56.5%) report no religion, which is far above the national figure. This trend has grown significantly, with a rise of 18 percentage points since 2011.
The community is well-qualified, with 26.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 58.7% having completed Year 12. Both figures are among the highest for similar areas.
Incomes are high across the board, with the typical weekly personal income of $888 being a little above the national figure. Since 2011, the typical household income has risen by $697 to reach $1,954.
Residents are generally healthier than those in most areas, with only 3.2% needing help with daily activities and 27.6% reporting a long-term health condition.
Volunteerism is very high at 32.5%, far above the state and national figures. About 31.1% of people provide unpaid care for children, which is well above the national average.
Families are common here, with 68.4% of households being couples with children. Consequently, homes are more crowded than usual, with an average of 2.7 people per home.
Large homes dominate the landscape, as 84.6% have three or more bedrooms and 97.3% are separate houses. While most are owned, 58.8% of homes have a mortgage with typical monthly payments of $1,700.
The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 0.0% of people commute via public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and only 1.4% of households have no motor vehicle.
The population is quite stable, with 29.0% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 6.4% of the community.
A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work at 69.9%, well above the state average. Many residents work in construction, health care, or public administration.
While most homes are within a short walk of a school or park, the area is mostly car-dependent. There are no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk.