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Owen
1 km²
A shrinking population has seen Owen grow significantly older, with the typical resident now 49. This small South Australian community is largely made up of older adults and seniors, who now make up over a quarter of the population. It is a quiet, residential area where most people live in detached houses and a high number of residents volunteer. With a typical household income well below the national figure, the area is defined by its modest means and a strong preference for home ownership.
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The typical resident is 49, which is far older than the national figure of 38. This aging trend is clear as the population of seniors rose to 25.1% by 2021, while the proportion of children under 15 fell by 8.3 percentage points since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 7.6% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the sole language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
A majority of residents (53.4%) report having no religion, a figure that rose 23 percentage points since 2011 and is far above the national figure.
Qualifications are generally lower than average, with only 3.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 29.7% completing Year 12, both of which are far below national levels.
Incomes are much lower than in most areas, with the typical household earning $866 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746.
Health challenges are more common here, as 37.1% of people have a long-term health condition and 16.7% have a mental health condition, both of which are well above the national figures.
The community is highly active in volunteering, with 23.8% of people participating, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%.
Homes tend to be small, with an average of 2.1 people per dwelling. A high number of people live alone (37.6%), and one-parent families are much more common than in most areas at 21.7%.
Almost every home is a separate house (99.1%), and 36.7% are owned outright. Typical weekly rent is $220 and typical monthly mortgage payments are $874, both of which are far below national figures.
The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 0.0% of people commute via public transport and 69.1% drive to work.
The community is relatively stable, with 31.0% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.
Unemployment is much higher than in most areas at 8.4%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry and fishing, which accounts for 23.7% of jobs.
While almost everyone can walk to a park or school, the area is car-dependent with a low walkability score of 1.8 because there are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.