Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Athelstone

6 km²

Athelstone has far fewer renters than most areas, a somewhat older age profile and a slightly more educated population.

📍 Athelstone, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population9,601▲ +3.7%since 2011 Median age43 yrs▲ +7.5%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.6%People aged 65 and over20.0%Children under 1516.2%People in a de facto relationship6.9%▲ +26.7%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Athelstone, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 28%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (24%) and Seniors (65+) (20%).

Older adults (45–64)27.9%

Young adults (25–44)24.2%

Seniors (65+)20.0%

Children (0–14)16.2%

Youth (15–24)11.7%

Marital status

In Athelstone, the largest group is Married at 57%, followed by Never married (30%) and Divorced (7%).

Married57%
Never married30%
Divorced7%
Widowed4%
Separated2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Athelstone, the largest group is Australia at 82%, followed by Italy (6%) and England (5%).

Australia69.9%

Italy4.7%

England4.2%

India2.2%

China1.9%

South Africa0.7%

New Zealand0.5%

Vietnam0.4%

Philippines0.3%

Nepal0.1%

Ancestry

In Athelstone, the largest group is Italian at 25%, followed by English (25%) and Australian (22%).

Italian27.6%

English27.5%

Australian25.1%

Scottish6.4%

Irish6.2%

Chinese5.3%

German5.3%

Greek3.3%

Indian2.4%

Dutch1.7%

Language

People using another language at home24.4%

Language used at home

In Athelstone, the largest group is English only at 82%, followed by Italian (8%) and Mandarin (3%).

English only73.4%

Italian7.3%

Mandarin2.3%

Greek1.8%

Arabic1.4%

Cantonese1.4%

Punjabi1.1%

Hindi0.7%

Vietnamese0.3%

Tagalog0.1%

Religion

People with no religion32.7%

Religious affiliation

In Athelstone, the largest group is Christianity at 59%, followed by No religion (34%) and Other religions (2%).

Christianity59%
No religion34%
Other religions2%
Hinduism2%
Buddhism1%
Islam1%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1264.6%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher29.8%

Highest year of school

In Athelstone, the largest group is Year 12 at 66%, followed by Year 11 (15%) and Year 10 (11%).

Year 1264.6%

Year 1115.0%

Year 1010.5%

Year 9 or below7.2%

Highest qualification level

In Athelstone, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 36%, followed by Certificate III / IV (28%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (17%).

Bachelor degree32.3%

Certificate III / IV24.7%

Advanced diploma / diploma15.5%

Postgraduate degree10.9%

Graduate diploma / certificate4.8%

Certificate I / II1.5%

Field of qualification

In Athelstone, the largest group is Management & commerce at 23%, followed by Engineering & related (16%) and Society & culture (13%).

Management & commerce21.5%

Engineering & related14.7%

Society & culture12.1%

Health11.5%

Education10.5%

Architecture & building5.5%

Creative arts4.2%

Food, hospitality & personal services4.1%

Natural & physical sciences3.7%

Information technology3.2%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$829▲ +38.6%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,941▲ +33.8%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,267▲ +36.7%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week11.5%Households earning $3,000+ a week25.2%

Household income distribution

In Athelstone, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 34%, followed by $650–$1,499 (27%) and $3,000–$3,999 (14%).

$1,500–$2,99932.1%

$650–$1,49925.7%

$3,000–$3,99913.6%

Under $65011.8%

$4,000 or more11.7%

Personal income distribution

In Athelstone, the largest group is Under $650 at 42%, followed by $650–$1,499 (34%) and $1,500–$2,999 (21%).

Under $65040.6%

$650–$1,49933.0%

$1,500–$2,99920.3%

$3,000 or more3.2%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition27.6%People with a mental health condition7.6%People needing help with daily activities4.6%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Athelstone, the largest group is None at 71%, followed by One condition (21%) and Two conditions (6%).

None67.6%

One condition19.5%

Two conditions5.9%

Three or more2.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Athelstone, the largest group is Arthritis at 18%, followed by Other condition (18%) and Mental health (16%).

Arthritis8.5%

Other condition8.4%

Mental health7.6%

Asthma7.2%

Diabetes5.2%

Heart disease4.3%

Cancer3.2%

Lung condition1.3%

Stroke0.7%

Dementia0.4%

Community Participation

Volunteers17.7%People providing unpaid care15.0%People caring for children unpaid28.8%People who served in the Defence Force2.8%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework23.0%

Family & Households

Average household size2.7▼ -3.6%since 2011 One-parent families10.3%People living alone18.8%▲ +18.1%since 2011

Family composition

In Athelstone, the largest group is Couples with children at 63%, followed by Couples without children (26%) and One-parent families (10%).

Couples with children63%
Couples without children26%
One-parent families10%
Other families1%

Household size

In Athelstone, the largest group is 2 people at 34%, followed by 4 people (20%) and 3 people (19%).

2 people34.0%

4 people20.0%

3 people18.9%

1 person18.8%

5 people6.5%

6 or more1.8%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$360▲ +20.0%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,733▲ +8.3%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -20.0%since 2011 Households renting12.8%Homes owned outright44.0%Separate (detached) houses84.5%Homes with three or more bedrooms92.3%▲ +0.5%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Athelstone, the largest group is Owned outright at 44%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (41%) and Rented (13%).

Owned outright44%
Owned with a mortgage41%
Rented13%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Athelstone, the largest group is Separate house at 85%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (13%) and Flat or apartment (2%).

Separate house85%
Townhouse / semi-detached13%
Flat or apartment2%

Bedrooms per home

In Athelstone, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 51%, followed by 4 bedrooms (35%) and 5 or more (7%).

3 bedrooms50.5%

4 bedrooms34.7%

5 or more7.1%

2 bedrooms6.8%

1 bedroom0.3%

Weekly rent distribution

In Athelstone, the largest group is $350–$549 at 56%, followed by $200–$349 (34%) and $550–$749 (5%).

$350–$54955.4%

$200–$34933.1%

$550–$7494.9%

Under $2004.2%

$750 or more1.1%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Athelstone, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 38%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (34%) and Under $1,000 (17%).

$1,800–$2,99935.7%

$1,000–$1,79932.4%

Under $1,00016.1%

$3,000 or more10.6%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle2.8%▼ -3.9%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Athelstone, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 44%, followed by 1 vehicle (29%) and 3 vehicles (15%).

2 vehicles43.6%

1 vehicle28.9%

3 vehicles15.0%

4 or more9.7%

No vehicle2.8%

How people get to work

In Athelstone, the largest group is Car (driver) at 75%, followed by Worked at home (12%) and Bus (6%).

Car (driver)65.0%

Worked at home10.8%

Bus5.3%

Car (passenger)4.4%

Bicycle0.5%

Walked0.4%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years29.1%Recent arrivals from overseas7.7%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.3%Labour-force participation66.6%Employed full-time57.7%

Industries people work in

In Athelstone, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 15%, followed by Education & training (12%) and Retail trade (12%).

Health care & social assistance14.3%

Education & training11.7%

Retail trade11.4%

Construction9.8%

Professional & technical8.9%

Public administration & safety7.8%

Manufacturing5.7%

Accommodation & food5.4%

Other services4.4%

Finance & insurance3.7%

Occupations people work in

In Athelstone, the largest group is Professionals at 27%, followed by Clerical & administrative (15%) and Technicians & trades (13%).

Professionals26.3%

Clerical & administrative15.0%

Technicians & trades12.9%

Managers12.7%

Community & personal service10.7%

Sales workers10.3%

Labourers7.4%

Machinery operators & drivers3.8%

Areas within Athelstone

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Nearby areas

Highbury - Dernancourt Paradise - Newton Hope Valley - Modbury Rostrevor - Magill St Agnes - Ridgehaven Valley View - Gilles Plains Payneham - Felixstow Burnside - Wattle Park

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