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Auburn
1 km²
A typical resident in Auburn is 56, making the area far older than most other parts of the state. This small community has a shrinking population and a high proportion of seniors, with over a third of residents aged 65 and over. It is a highly walkable place where almost everyone lives within easy reach of shops, health services, and parks. The neighborhood is marked by a strong trend toward secularism and a high rate of home ownership.
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Auburn is far older than the national figure, with the typical age at 56 and 33.5% of people aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up only 10.5%, which is well below the national average of 18.2%.
People born overseas make up 15.4% of the population, which is much higher than in similar areas but well below the South Australian figure of 24.1%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the main language for 94.3% of residents. Only 3.2% use another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.
Almost half of the community (49.5%) has no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. This reflects a significant increase since 2011.
The area is more qualified than most similar places, with 23.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 50.9% having completed Year 12.
Typical weekly household income is $1,086, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. However, typical personal income is $746, which is about the same as the state average.
Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 12.2% of residents. Conversely, the 3.8% of people needing help with daily activities is lower than the national average.
Volunteering is very common, with 30.3% of residents helping out, far above the national figure of 14.1%. The area also has a higher rate of former Defence Force members than most similar places.
Living alone is very common, with 42.1% of people in single-person homes, far above the national average of 25.6%. This helps explain why the typical home has only 1.9 people.
Home ownership is strong, with 47.9% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Rent is also much lower than usual, with a typical weekly cost of $220.
Most people rely on cars, with 70.4% driving to work. While 11.1% work from home, no one in the area commutes via public transport.
The community is relatively stable, as the 32.7% of people who moved in the last five years is lower than the national average. Recent overseas arrivals rose to 10.5% since 2011.
Manufacturing is the biggest industry for local workers, accounting for 22.8% of jobs. Managers and professionals make up the largest share of occupations.
The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and parks. Almost every resident also lives within a short walk of health services and schools.