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Wilmington
11 km²
Typical weekly household incomes in Wilmington are well below the national figure, with the usual home earning $1,220. This is a growing community that has more than doubled in size since 2011 to reach 472 people. It is a notably older area, where the typical resident is 47 and a quarter of the population are seniors. The town is mostly made up of large, detached houses that people own outright, creating a stable residential character in the Mount Remarkable region.
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The population has aged significantly, with the typical resident now 47 and the proportion of seniors rising 19 points since 2011. While it is far older than the national average, it also has a higher share of children under 15 than most areas.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower percentage of overseas-born people than the state average. This lack of diversity is reflected in the ancestry data, which is dominated by Australian and English roots.
English is the primary language here, with only 1.7% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure and has fallen since 2011.
About 41.1% of people report having no religion, a figure that rose 16 points since 2011. This is slightly above the national average but well below the South Australian figure.
Educational qualifications are far below the state and national averages, with only 10.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the number of people completing Year 12 has risen since 2011.
Incomes are generally low, with the typical family earning $1,515 a week, which is well below the national figure. Only 5.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure much lower than most areas.
While the share of people with a long-term health condition is about the same as the state average, the number of people needing help with daily activities is slightly lower than the national figure.
Volunteering is very common here, with 27.6% of people helping out, which is far above the national average. This community spirit is also seen in the high rate of unpaid housework, which is well above most areas.
Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.4 people per home. The area has seen a significant drop in one-parent families and people living alone since 2011.
Housing is very stable, with 50% of homes owned outright—far above the national average. Most residents live in detached houses with three or more bedrooms, and typical rents at $200 a week are far below the national figure.
Cars are essential as no one commutes by public transport and only 1.8% of homes have no vehicle. Most people drive to work, though working from home has risen slightly since 2011.
The community is quite settled, as the share of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas are also well below the state figure.
A lower share of adults are working or looking for work compared to the state, and the unemployment rate is a little above the national average. Full-time employment is higher than in most similar areas.
The town is somewhat walkable, with many homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and parks. However, there is a total lack of health services within a 15-minute walk.