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Booleroo Centre
2 km²
A dramatic shift in age and size has transformed Booleroo Centre since 2011, with the population shrinking by 29% to 266 people. It has become a retirement-heavy community where nearly half of all residents are seniors and the typical age is now 64. This shift explains the high number of people living alone and a sharp increase in those needing daily help. It is a very walkable area where most residents live within a short stroll of health services, parks, and shops.
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The area is far older than the national figure, with 48.1% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 9.8% of the population, a steep fall from 25.3% in 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas heritage most commonly cite English, German, or Scottish ancestry. Only 10.2% of people were born overseas, which is far below the South Australian figure of 24.1%.
English is the primary language for 93.6% of the community. Very few people use another language at home, at 4.1%, and no one in the area speaks little or no English.
Christianity is the most common faith at 58.3%. Those reporting no religion make up 32.7% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.
Educational qualifications are lower than in most similar areas, with only 8.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 27.7% of residents completed Year 12, far below the state average of 54.6%.
Incomes are much lower than the national figure, with a typical household earning $1,010 a week. Only 4.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the 22.6% seen across Australia.
Health challenges are common here, as 52.6% of people have a long-term health condition and 22.2% need help with daily activities. These figures are far above the national averages.
Volunteerism is very high at 32.1%, far above the national figure of 14.1%. This is a community with a higher rate of former Defence Force members (5.0%) than most other areas.
Small households are the norm, with 39.1% of people living alone and only 1.9 people per home. This is consistent with the high proportion of seniors and a low number of one-parent families.
Most people live in separate houses, and 51.8% own their home outright, which is far above the national figure of 31.0%. Typical weekly rents are very low at $186.
Cars are the primary way to get around, though 12% of people walk to work. No one uses public transport to commute, and 7.1% of homes do not have a motor vehicle.
Movement into the area is steady, with 37.1% of people having moved in the last five years. However, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas since 2011.
Only 37.4% of adults are working or looking for work, far below the national figure of 61.1%. The most common industries are agriculture and health care.
The area is very walkable, with a score of 7.8. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and schools.