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Truro
2 km²
A population of 396 people makes Truro a small community that has shrunk by 20% since 2011. The area is mostly made up of families, with a typical resident aged 43 and a high proportion of couples with children. It is a predominantly Australian community with very few overseas arrivals and a strong level of local volunteering. Most residents live in large, detached houses and work in full-time roles.
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The typical resident is 43, making the area a little older than the state and national figures. While the population of children and seniors has fallen since 2011, the area remains similar to other communities of its size.
Truro is far less diverse than the state or nation, with only 7.3% of people born overseas. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and German.
English is the main language for nearly 90% of residents. Very few people use another language at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English.
The number of people reporting no religion rose 23 points since 2011 to reach 42.4%. This is well above the national figure, though it remains well below the South Australian average.
Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV, but only 8.8% have a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national average. Year 12 completion rose 13 points since 2011 to 37.5%.
Typical household and personal incomes are higher than in most similar areas and have risen significantly since 2011. However, the proportion of people earning $2,000 or more a week is well below the state and national figures.
The area has a lower rate of people needing help with daily activities than most similar areas. Mental health conditions are a little more common here than in the rest of the state.
Volunteering is a strong feature, with 20.2% of people helping out, which is well above the national average. A good amount of residents also spend more than 15 hours a week on unpaid housework.
Homes are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 59.6% of households are couples with children, while people living alone have become much less common since 2011.
Almost all homes are separate houses, and 84.4% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common here than across the state, with only 11.9% of households renting.
Every single home in Truro has at least one motor vehicle. Public transport is not used for commuting, and very few people work from home compared to the national average.
The community is very stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is much lower than in most areas. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
Employment is high, with 62% of people working full-time and a workforce that is much more active than in similar areas. Manufacturing is the most common industry for local workers.
The area is somewhat walkable, with many homes within a 15-minute walk of schools and groceries. However, there are no health services within a 15-minute walk.