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Nangwarry
1 km²
A car-dependent lifestyle defines Nangwarry, where residents live exclusively in detached houses and almost every home is within a short walk of a school or park. The population has more than doubled since 2011 to 456 people, though the community is aging; the typical resident is now 46. It is a place of modest means and low qualifications, with a high proportion of residents who identify as having no religion.
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The area is noticeably older than the state and national figures, with 23.7% of people aged 65 and over. This senior population has grown by 10 points since 2011. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 4.6% of the community, which is a little above the national average.
Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.7% were born overseas, a figure that is much higher than in similar areas. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish.
English is the primary language for 92.1% of the community. Only 3.1% of people use another language at home, which is far below the South Australian figure.
A large majority of residents have no religion, at 57.9%, which is far above the national figure. This has risen by 8.6 points since 2011.
Educational attainment is among the lowest for its level, with only 3.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 24.5% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state average.
Incomes are much lower than in most areas, with the typical household earning $861 a week. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure far below the state and national levels.
Health challenges are common here, as 42.5% of people have a long-term health condition. This is far above the national average, and 11.2% of residents need help with daily activities.
Unpaid housework is more common here than in most areas, with 28.0% of people doing 15 or more hours a week. Volunteer rates have fallen by 6.5 points since 2011 to 14.6%.
Many people live alone, accounting for 38.3% of households, which is far above the national figure. One-parent families are also much more common than in most areas, making up 20.5% of households.
Every single home is a separate house, and 85% have three or more bedrooms. While 40.4% of homes are owned outright, typical weekly rents are very low at $160.
Residents rely heavily on cars, as 0% of people commute using public transport. Only 4.7% of the workforce works from home, which is far below the national figure.
The community is relatively stable, with 26.5% of people having moved in the last five years, which is far below the state average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 4.5% of the population.
The local workforce is dominated by labourers and machinery operators, with many employed in agriculture or manufacturing. The unemployment rate is 17.2%, which is far above the state and national figures.
While almost every home is near a park or school, the area is otherwise car-dependent. There are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk, resulting in a very low walkability score.