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Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Strathalbyn Surrounds

1,518 km²

Strathalbyn Surrounds has a low share of renters and a notably older population.

It's also marked by somewhat fewer graduates than the norm and household incomes a little below the norm.

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📍 Strathalbyn Surrounds, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population7,969▲ +20.1%since 2011Median age47 yrs▲ +11.9%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.6%People aged 65 and over21.3%Children under 1516.6%People in a de facto relationship13.0%▲ +14.4%since 2011

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–4354354

Age structure

In Strathalbyn Surrounds, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 32%, followed by Seniors (65+) (21%) and Young adults (25–44) (19%).

Older adults (45–64)32.2%
Seniors (65+)21.3%
Young adults (25–44)19.4%
Children (0–14)16.6%
Youth (15–24)10.5%

Marital status

In Strathalbyn Surrounds, the largest group is Married at 53%, followed by Never married (30%) and Divorced (10%).

  • Married53%
  • Never married30%
  • Divorced10%
  • Widowed3%
  • Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Strathalbyn Surrounds, the largest group is Australia at 89%, followed by England (9%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia78.4%
England7.9%
New Zealand0.9%
South Africa0.6%
Philippines0.4%
India0.2%
China0.1%
Italy0.1%

Ancestry

In Strathalbyn Surrounds, the largest group is English at 39%, followed by Australian (34%) and Scottish (8%).

English47.1%
Australian40.6%
Scottish10.2%
German8.6%
Irish8.2%
Dutch2.3%
Italian2.2%
Filipino0.5%
Chinese0.5%
Greek0.4%

Language

People using another language at home2.8%

Language used at home

In Strathalbyn Surrounds, the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Italian (0%) and Tagalog (0%).

English only90.9%
Italian0.2%
Tagalog0.2%
Mandarin0.1%
Greek0.1%
Vietnamese0.0%
Punjabi0.0%

Religion

People with no religion55.3%

Religious affiliation

In Strathalbyn Surrounds, the largest group is No religion at 61%, followed by Christianity (38%) and Other religions (1%).

  • No religion61%
  • Christianity38%
  • Other religions1%
  • Buddhism0%
  • Islam0%
  • Hinduism0%
  • Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1247.0%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher14.8%

Highest year of school

In Strathalbyn Surrounds, the largest group is Year 12 at 51%, followed by Year 11 (22%) and Year 10 (19%).

Year 1247.0%
Year 1120.7%
Year 1017.6%
Year 9 or below7.2%

Highest qualification level

In Strathalbyn Surrounds, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 48%, followed by Bachelor degree (21%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (19%).

Certificate III / IV38.6%
Bachelor degree17.1%
Advanced diploma / diploma15.2%
Postgraduate degree3.7%
Graduate diploma / certificate3.2%
Certificate I / II2.7%

Field of qualification

In Strathalbyn Surrounds, the largest group is Engineering & related at 21%, followed by Management & commerce (15%) and Society & culture (15%).

Engineering & related17.4%
Management & commerce12.7%
Society & culture12.4%
Health11.1%
Education7.7%
Agriculture & environment7.1%
Architecture & building5.6%
Food, hospitality & personal services5.1%
Natural & physical sciences2.7%
Creative arts1.9%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$698▲ +34.2%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,479▲ +34.2%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,787▲ +39.3%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week8.5%Households earning $3,000+ a week15.7%

Household income distribution

In Strathalbyn Surrounds, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 33%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (32%) and Under $650 (17%).

$650–$1,49930.4%
$1,500–$2,99929.3%
Under $65015.8%
$3,000–$3,9998.2%
$4,000 or more7.5%

Personal income distribution

In Strathalbyn Surrounds, the largest group is Under $650 at 47%, followed by $650–$1,499 (35%) and $1,500–$2,999 (15%).

Under $65043.6%
$650–$1,49932.4%
$1,500–$2,99913.5%
$3,000 or more2.8%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition30.1%People with a mental health condition9.4%People needing help with daily activities5.2%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Strathalbyn Surrounds, the largest group is None at 67%, followed by One condition (22%) and Two conditions (7%).

None61.5%
One condition20.2%
Two conditions6.7%
Three or more3.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Strathalbyn Surrounds, the largest group is Arthritis at 19%, followed by Mental health (18%) and Other condition (16%).

Arthritis10.2%
Mental health9.4%
Other condition8.5%
Asthma7.9%
Diabetes4.9%
Heart disease4.5%
Cancer3.6%
Lung condition2.0%
Stroke1.0%
Dementia0.3%

Community Participation

Volunteers21.5%People providing unpaid care14.2%People caring for children unpaid26.3%People who served in the Defence Force3.5%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework27.3%

Family & Households

Average household size2.5▼ -3.8%since 2011One-parent families8.4%People living alone22.2%▲ +8.7%since 2011

Family composition

In Strathalbyn Surrounds, the largest group is Couples with children at 58%, followed by Couples without children (33%) and One-parent families (8%).

  • Couples with children58%
  • Couples without children33%
  • One-parent families8%
  • Other families1%

Household size

In Strathalbyn Surrounds, the largest group is 2 people at 39%, followed by 1 person (22%) and 4 people (15%).

2 people39.1%
1 person22.2%
4 people14.8%
3 people14.7%
5 people6.0%
6 or more3.2%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$268▲ +53.1%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,517→ 0.0%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011Households renting10.5%Homes owned outright40.4%Separate (detached) houses98.1%Homes with three or more bedrooms81.2%▲ +0.0%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Strathalbyn Surrounds, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 46%, followed by Owned outright (41%) and Rented (11%).

  • Owned with a mortgage46%
  • Owned outright41%
  • Rented11%
  • Other tenure3%

Types of homes

In Strathalbyn Surrounds, the largest group is Separate house at 99%, followed by Other dwelling (1%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (0%).

  • Separate house99%
  • Other dwelling1%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached0%
  • Flat or apartment0%

Bedrooms per home

In Strathalbyn Surrounds, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 44%, followed by 4 bedrooms (31%) and 2 bedrooms (13%).

3 bedrooms43.8%
4 bedrooms30.2%
2 bedrooms12.8%
5 or more7.2%
1 bedroom4.2%
Studio / none0.7%

Weekly rent distribution

In Strathalbyn Surrounds, the largest group is $200–$349 at 47%, followed by Under $200 (25%) and $350–$549 (23%).

$200–$34944.6%
Under $20023.3%
$350–$54921.6%
$550–$7493.0%
$750 or more2.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Strathalbyn Surrounds, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 38%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (28%) and Under $1,000 (23%).

$1,000–$1,79936.0%
$1,800–$2,99926.5%
Under $1,00022.1%
$3,000 or more11.1%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle1.1%▲ +4.4%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Strathalbyn Surrounds, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 39%, followed by 3 vehicles (22%) and 1 vehicle (21%).

2 vehicles39.0%
3 vehicles21.8%
1 vehicle21.3%
4 or more16.8%
No vehicle1.1%

How people get to work

In Strathalbyn Surrounds, the largest group is Car (driver) at 75%, followed by Worked at home (17%) and Car (passenger) (4%).

Car (driver)63.7%
Worked at home14.7%
Car (passenger)3.1%
Walked3.1%
Bus0.5%
Bicycle0.1%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years30.3%Recent arrivals from overseas2.9%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.4%Labour-force participation60.9%Employed full-time54.9%

Industries people work in

In Strathalbyn Surrounds, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 16%, followed by Health care & social assistance (14%) and Construction (11%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing15.5%
Health care & social assistance13.2%
Construction10.2%
Manufacturing7.7%
Retail trade7.5%
Education & training7.3%
Accommodation & food4.9%
Public administration & safety4.8%
Professional & technical4.3%
Other services3.7%

Occupations people work in

In Strathalbyn Surrounds, the largest group is Managers at 20%, followed by Technicians & trades (15%) and Professionals (14%).

Managers19.9%
Technicians & trades15.1%
Professionals14.1%
Labourers13.4%
Community & personal service11.7%
Clerical & administrative10.9%
Sales workers7.0%
Machinery operators & drivers6.0%

Areas within Strathalbyn Surrounds

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