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One Tree Hill
1 km²
Daily life in One Tree Hill revolves around large, detached family homes where nearly every resident owns their own car. The community is noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 46. It is a high-earning area where typical weekly household incomes are well above the national figure. This combination of professional qualifications and strong incomes has seen the area become much wealthier since 2011, creating a stable, family-oriented pocket in the Playford region.
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The population is older than most, with a typical age of 46, which is far older than the Australian average. It is a shrinking community of 543 people, and the proportion of those aged 65 and over has fallen since 2011.
About 21.4% of residents were born overseas, a figure that has risen since 2011. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, with English making up 58.2% of the population.
English is the primary language for 93% of the community, which is far more than the national average. Very few people use another language at home, and no one reported speaking little or no English.
More than half of the population (53%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure. This has been a significant trend, with the number rising 24 points since 2011.
The area has seen a big jump in qualifications, with 49.3% completing Year 12 and 18.5% holding a bachelor degree or higher. These figures are much higher than in most similar areas.
Incomes are very high here, with the typical weekly household earning $2,454, which is well above the national figure. A striking 34.5% of households earn over $3,000 a week, a huge increase since 2011.
Residents are generally healthy, with only 3.9% needing help with daily activities, which is much lower than in most areas. Those with long-term health conditions are a little above the national average at 30.6%.
Local participation is high, with 21% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. Many residents also provide unpaid care or do significant amounts of housework.
The area is dominated by families, with 67.2% of homes being couples with children. This helps explain why there are 3.0 people per home, which is well above the state average.
Every single home is a separate house, and 100% of them have three or more bedrooms. Nearly half (48.5%) are owned outright, while renting is very rare at just 5.3%.
Cars are essential here, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. Public transport is not used for commuting, and most people drive to work.
The population is very stable, with only 18.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 5.2% of the community.
Working life is strong, with 70.4% of adults working or looking for work, well above the national figure. The unemployment rate is very low at 3.1%.
Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or groceries, though there is no public transport within 10 minutes. The area is considered somewhat walkable overall.