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Parham
2 km²
Surrounded by nature in the Adelaide Plains, Parham is a small, aging community where almost everyone lives in a separate house. The area is far older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 56 and many seniors. This shift toward an older population is reflected in a shrinking community that has lost 18% of its people since 2011. It is a quiet, car-dependent place where residents largely own their homes and live in small household groups.
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The community is far older than most areas, with the typical resident aged 56 and seniors making up 30.4% of the population. Children under 15 are few, accounting for just 11.0%, which is well below the national figure.
Most residents were born in Australia, though 15.9% were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, accounting for 50.2% and 37.9% respectively.
English is the primary language here, with only 2.2% of people using another language at home, a figure far below the national average. No residents reported speaking little or no English.
About 44.9% of people report having no religion, which is about the same as the South Australian average. This figure has risen by 7.4 points since 2011.
Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 6.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 20.3% of residents have completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.
Incomes are much lower than typical, with the usual family earning $1,263 a week. Only 1.5% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, which is among the lowest across similar areas.
Health challenges are common here, as 39.6% of people have a long-term health condition—far above the national average. This is consistent with the older population, and 7.9% of residents need help with daily activities.
Volunteerism is higher than most areas at 19.2%, though this is a big drop from the 45.3% recorded in 2011. Unpaid housework is also more common than the national figure.
The area has many small households, with 41.2% of people living alone, far above the national average. This helps explain why the average home holds only 1.9 people.
Everyone lives in a separate house, and a high 52.0% of these are owned outright. Renting is rare at 10.8%, and the typical weekly rent of $210 is far below the national figure.
The area is entirely reliant on cars, as 0% of homes are without a motor vehicle. Most people drive to work, though 10.4% work from home.
The population is very stable, with only 25.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
The unemployment rate is 12.2%, which is well above the national figure. Many of the remaining workforce are employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.
The area is highly car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk. Almost everyone lives near a park, but the overall walkability score is very low.