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5042, SA

9 km²

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Demographics & Identity

Total population11,832▲ +13.8%since 2011Median age36 yrs→ 0.0%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.2%People aged 65 and over18.2%Children under 1514.0%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–4632632

Age structure

In 5042, SA, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 33%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (20%) and Seniors (65+) (18%).

Young adults (25–44)33.2%
Older adults (45–64)19.5%
Seniors (65+)18.2%
Youth (15–24)15.1%
Children (0–14)14.0%

Marital status

In 5042, SA, the largest group is Never married at 42%, followed by Married (42%) and Divorced (8%).

  • Never married42%
  • Married42%
  • Divorced8%
  • Widowed5%
  • Separated3%

Ancestry & Heritage

Country of birth

In 5042, SA, the largest group is Australia at 77%, followed by India (6%) and China (4%).

Australia60.3%
India5.1%
China3.1%
England2.8%
Nepal2.8%
Vietnam1.3%
Philippines1.2%
Italy0.7%
New Zealand0.6%
South Africa0.5%

Language

People using another language at home33.1%

Language used at home

In 5042, SA, the largest group is English only at 79%, followed by Mandarin (6%) and Greek (4%).

English only61.9%
Mandarin4.4%
Greek3.1%
Arabic1.9%
Punjabi1.7%
Hindi1.3%
Vietnamese1.3%
Cantonese1.3%
Italian0.8%
Tagalog0.4%

Religion

People with no religion39.4%

Religious affiliation

In 5042, SA, the largest group is No religion at 42%, followed by Christianity (42%) and Hinduism (7%).

  • No religion42%
  • Christianity42%
  • Hinduism7%
  • Islam4%
  • Buddhism3%
  • Other religions2%
  • Judaism0%

Education

Completed Year 1266.0%

Highest year of school

In 5042, SA, the largest group is Year 12 at 70%, followed by Year 11 (12%) and Year 10 (10%).

Year 1266.0%
Year 1110.9%
Year 109.8%
Year 9 or below7.4%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$691▲ +48.9%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,476▲ +54.1%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,918▲ +60.5%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week7.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week15.1%

Household income distribution

In 5042, SA, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 33%, followed by $650–$1,499 (32%) and Under $650 (19%).

$1,500–$2,99931.0%
$650–$1,49929.9%
Under $65017.8%
$3,000–$3,9999.6%
$4,000 or more5.5%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition27.8%People with a mental health condition9.2%People needing help with daily activities6.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 5042, SA, the largest group is Mental health at 18%, followed by Other condition (18%) and Arthritis (18%).

Mental health9.2%
Other condition9.0%
Arthritis8.8%
Asthma8.0%
Diabetes5.2%
Heart disease4.1%
Cancer2.7%
Lung condition1.4%
Stroke1.0%
Dementia0.5%

Community Participation

Volunteers17.5%People providing unpaid care11.8%People caring for children unpaid22.6%

Family & Households

Average household size2.4▲ +4.3%since 2011One-parent families12.9%

Family composition

In 5042, SA, the largest group is Couples with children at 55%, followed by Couples without children (30%) and One-parent families (13%).

  • Couples with children55%
  • Couples without children30%
  • One-parent families13%
  • Other families2%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$315▲ +28.6%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,625▲ +7.1%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011Households renting32.8%Homes owned outright27.7%Separate (detached) houses66.1%

How homes are owned or rented

In 5042, SA, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 34%, followed by Rented (33%) and Owned outright (28%).

  • Owned with a mortgage34%
  • Rented33%
  • Owned outright28%
  • Other tenure5%

Types of homes

In 5042, SA, the largest group is Separate house at 67%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (27%) and Flat or apartment (7%).

  • Separate house67%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached27%
  • Flat or apartment7%

Mobility & Location

People who moved in the last 5 years46.7%

How people get to work

In 5042, SA, the largest group is Car (driver) at 71%, followed by Worked at home (12%) and Bus (6%).

Car (driver)58.4%
Worked at home9.6%
Bus4.6%
Car (passenger)4.2%
Walked2.4%
Train2.2%
Bicycle1.0%

Employment & Occupation

Unemployment rate6.5%Labour-force participation60.3%Employed full-time53.3%

Industries people work in

In 5042, SA, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 24%, followed by Retail trade (10%) and Education & training (9%).

Health care & social assistance23.8%
Retail trade9.6%
Education & training9.0%
Accommodation & food7.9%
Construction6.6%
Professional & technical6.6%
Public administration & safety5.7%
Manufacturing4.8%
Administrative & support4.3%
Transport & warehousing4.0%

Occupations people work in

In 5042, SA, the largest group is Professionals at 28%, followed by Community & personal service (17%) and Technicians & trades (12%).

Professionals27.4%
Community & personal service16.4%
Technicians & trades11.6%
Clerical & administrative11.5%
Managers9.5%
Labourers9.2%
Sales workers8.0%
Machinery operators & drivers4.7%

Areas within 5042, SA

Panorama

Nearby areas

5043, SA5050, SA5039, SA5041, SA5047, SA5046, SA5038, SA5051, SA