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Mount Torrens
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Family life is the heart of Mount Torrens, where couples with children make up nearly 70% of households. This small Adelaide Hills community is noticeably older than the national average and has seen its population shrink by 14% since 2011. It is a place of high qualifications and high typical incomes, though it remains very traditional in its roots. Residents here enjoy a spacious lifestyle in large detached homes, creating a quiet, residential atmosphere.
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The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than the Australian average. While children under 15 make up 16.4% of the population, this figure has fallen by 7 points since 2011.
English and Australian ancestries are most common, with 46.9% and 42.0% respectively. Only 11.7% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.
English is the primary language for 91.4% of the community. Very few people use another language at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English.
A majority of residents (52.8%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and has risen by 12 points since 2011.
Education levels have climbed sharply; those with a bachelor degree or higher rose from 1% in 2011 to 21.2% in 2021. Nearly half of adults have completed Year 12.
Household incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with a typical weekly household income of $1,771. This figure has risen by over $1,100 since 2011.
The community is relatively healthy, with 60.5% of people reporting no long-term health conditions. Only 5.2% need help with daily activities, which is lower than most areas.
Residents are very active in their community, with 20.8% volunteering and 15.4% providing unpaid care. This is well above national figures.
Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. One-parent families are among the lowest at this level, making up only 5.9% of the population.
The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 84.8% having three or more bedrooms. Very few people rent here, at just 8%.
Car use is essential, as no one commutes by public transport. However, working from home has become more common, rising to 10.8% since 2011.
The population is relatively stable, with 31.2% moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average. No recent arrivals from overseas were recorded.
The unemployment rate is very low at 2.6%. While full-time employment is lower than most areas at 53.8%, more adults are working or looking for work than in 2011.
The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.9. While many homes are near a school or public transport, none are within a 15-minute walk of a park, health service, or groceries.