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5041, SA

6 km²

5041, SA is characterised by a highly educated population, slightly above-average household incomes and somewhat more residents than usual.

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📍 5041, SA, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population13,540▲ +4.4%since 2011 Median age42 yrs▲ +7.7%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.6%People aged 65 and over19.0%Children under 1517.8%People in a de facto relationship9.6%▲ +28.2%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 5041, SA, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 27%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (23%) and Seniors (65+) (19%).

Older adults (45–64)27.4%

Young adults (25–44)23.5%

Seniors (65+)19.0%

Children (0–14)17.8%

Youth (15–24)12.3%

Marital status

In 5041, SA, the largest group is Married at 51%, followed by Never married (34%) and Divorced (8%).

Married51%
Never married34%
Divorced8%
Widowed6%
Separated2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 5041, SA, the largest group is Australia at 88%, followed by England (4%) and China (2%).

Australia78.2%

England3.8%

China2.1%

India1.4%

Nepal0.9%

New Zealand0.8%

Italy0.7%

South Africa0.5%

Philippines0.4%

Vietnam0.2%

Ancestry

In 5041, SA, the largest group is English at 33%, followed by Australian (28%) and Irish (8%).

English40.8%

Australian33.6%

Irish9.9%

Scottish9.5%

German8.2%

Italian5.8%

Greek5.5%

Chinese4.3%

Indian1.7%

Dutch1.7%

Language

People using another language at home15.9%

Language used at home

In 5041, SA, the largest group is English only at 90%, followed by Greek (4%) and Mandarin (3%).

English only82.0%

Greek3.5%

Mandarin2.4%

Italian1.0%

Arabic0.7%

Cantonese0.5%

Punjabi0.5%

Hindi0.2%

Vietnamese0.1%

Tagalog0.1%

Religion

People with no religion47.2%

Religious affiliation

In 5041, SA, the largest group is No religion at 49%, followed by Christianity (46%) and Hinduism (2%).

No religion49%
Christianity46%
Hinduism2%
Buddhism1%
Islam1%
Other religions1%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1270.9%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher38.1%

Highest year of school

In 5041, SA, the largest group is Year 12 at 73%, followed by Year 11 (12%) and Year 10 (9%).

Year 1270.9%

Year 1111.8%

Year 108.4%

Year 9 or below5.9%

Highest qualification level

In 5041, SA, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 41%, followed by Certificate III / IV (20%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (17%).

Bachelor degree36.8%

Certificate III / IV17.9%

Advanced diploma / diploma15.1%

Postgraduate degree12.7%

Graduate diploma / certificate6.9%

Certificate I / II1.3%

Field of qualification

In 5041, SA, the largest group is Management & commerce at 23%, followed by Health (16%) and Society & culture (15%).

Management & commerce21.7%

Health14.9%

Society & culture14.1%

Engineering & related11.3%

Education9.8%

Architecture & building4.7%

Creative arts4.5%

Natural & physical sciences4.4%

Food, hospitality & personal services3.5%

Information technology2.7%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$893▲ +31.9%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,025▲ +40.5%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,603▲ +35.0%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week16.9%Households earning $3,000+ a week30.6%

Household income distribution

In 5041, SA, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 29%, followed by $650–$1,499 (24%) and $4,000 or more (19%).

$1,500–$2,99927.4%

$650–$1,49922.7%

$4,000 or more17.5%

Under $65013.8%

$3,000–$3,99913.1%

Personal income distribution

In 5041, SA, the largest group is Under $650 at 40%, followed by $650–$1,499 (31%) and $1,500–$2,999 (23%).

Under $65038.4%

$650–$1,49929.6%

$1,500–$2,99922.4%

$3,000 or more6.5%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition28.5%People with a mental health condition8.7%People needing help with daily activities6.6%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 5041, SA, the largest group is None at 70%, followed by One condition (20%) and Two conditions (6%).

None66.8%

One condition19.2%

Two conditions6.0%

Three or more3.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 5041, SA, the largest group is Arthritis at 18%, followed by Other condition (17%) and Mental health (17%).

Arthritis8.9%

Other condition8.8%

Mental health8.7%

Asthma7.9%

Heart disease4.6%

Diabetes4.3%

Cancer3.5%

Dementia1.5%

Lung condition1.3%

Stroke1.0%

Community Participation

Volunteers21.3%People providing unpaid care14.6%People caring for children unpaid30.4%People who served in the Defence Force2.8%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework22.8%

Family & Households

Average household size2.6▲ +4.0%since 2011 One-parent families10.3%People living alone24.7%▼ -4.5%since 2011

Family composition

In 5041, SA, the largest group is Couples with children at 65%, followed by Couples without children (24%) and One-parent families (10%).

Couples with children65%
Couples without children24%
One-parent families10%
Other families1%

Household size

In 5041, SA, the largest group is 2 people at 31%, followed by 1 person (25%) and 4 people (20%).

2 people31.0%

1 person24.7%

4 people20.2%

3 people16.3%

5 people6.4%

6 or more1.6%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$320▲ +23.1%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,000▲ +15.4%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting20.3%Homes owned outright37.8%Separate (detached) houses74.3%Homes with three or more bedrooms73.8%▲ +8.6%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 5041, SA, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 40%, followed by Owned outright (38%) and Rented (21%).

Owned with a mortgage40%
Owned outright38%
Rented21%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In 5041, SA, the largest group is Separate house at 74%, followed by Flat or apartment (14%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (11%).

Separate house74%
Flat or apartment14%
Townhouse / semi-detached11%
Other dwelling0%

Bedrooms per home

In 5041, SA, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 43%, followed by 4 bedrooms (25%) and 2 bedrooms (23%).

3 bedrooms43.2%

4 bedrooms25.4%

2 bedrooms22.9%

5 or more5.3%

1 bedroom2.6%

Studio / none0.1%

Weekly rent distribution

In 5041, SA, the largest group is $200–$349 at 46%, followed by $350–$549 (34%) and Under $200 (11%).

$200–$34944.5%

$350–$54933.3%

Under $20010.8%

$550–$7497.0%

$750 or more1.5%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 5041, SA, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 36%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (24%) and $3,000 or more (23%).

$1,800–$2,99934.4%

$1,000–$1,79922.8%

$3,000 or more21.3%

Under $1,00016.2%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle5.7%▼ -29.9%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 5041, SA, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 40%, followed by 1 vehicle (33%) and 3 vehicles (14%).

2 vehicles40.3%

1 vehicle33.5%

3 vehicles13.6%

4 or more7.1%

No vehicle5.7%

How people get to work

In 5041, SA, the largest group is Car (driver) at 69%, followed by Worked at home (16%) and Bus (5%).

Car (driver)58.4%

Worked at home13.2%

Bus4.2%

Car (passenger)4.1%

Bicycle2.1%

Walked1.5%

Train0.8%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years32.1%Recent arrivals from overseas14.4%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.0%Labour-force participation66.5%Employed full-time55.7%

Industries people work in

In 5041, SA, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 19%, followed by Education & training (11%) and Professional & technical (11%).

Health care & social assistance18.5%

Education & training11.1%

Professional & technical10.4%

Retail trade8.7%

Public administration & safety8.1%

Construction7.1%

Accommodation & food6.0%

Manufacturing4.8%

Finance & insurance3.8%

Other services3.5%

Occupations people work in

In 5041, SA, the largest group is Professionals at 34%, followed by Managers (16%) and Clerical & administrative (12%).

Professionals33.1%

Managers16.0%

Clerical & administrative12.3%

Community & personal service11.2%

Technicians & trades9.6%

Sales workers7.9%

Labourers6.3%

Machinery operators & drivers2.3%

Areas within 5041, SA

Colonel Light Gardens

Nearby areas

5039, SA 5042, SA 5061, SA 5034, SA 5035, SA 5043, SA 5062, SA 5038, SA

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