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Parkside (SA)

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Parkside (SA) is characterised by far more university graduates than most areas and a largely renting community.

Beyond that, it has a large population and slightly above-average household incomes.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population5,126▲ +10.6%since 2011Median age39 yrs▲ +5.4%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.5%People aged 65 and over17.8%Children under 1516.6%People in a de facto relationship13.7%▲ +14.9%since 2011

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–4216216

Age structure

In Parkside (SA), the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 31%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (24%) and Seniors (65+) (18%).

Young adults (25–44)30.7%
Older adults (45–64)24.4%
Seniors (65+)17.8%
Children (0–14)16.6%
Youth (15–24)10.6%

Marital status

In Parkside (SA), the largest group is Married at 43%, followed by Never married (40%) and Divorced (10%).

  • Married43%
  • Never married40%
  • Divorced10%
  • Widowed5%
  • Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Parkside (SA), the largest group is Australia at 83%, followed by England (6%) and China (4%).

Australia69.8%
England4.8%
China3.1%
Italy1.7%
India1.7%
New Zealand0.9%
Philippines0.7%
South Africa0.6%
Vietnam0.6%
Nepal0.4%

Ancestry

In Parkside (SA), the largest group is English at 30%, followed by Australian (24%) and Irish (9%).

English35.9%
Australian28.1%
Irish10.8%
Scottish10.5%
Italian8.8%
German7.1%
Greek6.6%
Chinese6.0%
Indian1.9%
Dutch1.6%

Language

People using another language at home21.0%

Language used at home

In Parkside (SA), the largest group is English only at 86%, followed by Greek (4%) and Mandarin (4%).

English only76.4%
Greek3.7%
Mandarin3.6%
Italian2.7%
Cantonese1.1%
Vietnamese0.4%
Arabic0.4%
Hindi0.4%
Punjabi0.3%
Tagalog0.1%

Religion

People with no religion51.7%

Religious affiliation

In Parkside (SA), the largest group is No religion at 54%, followed by Christianity (40%) and Buddhism (2%).

  • No religion54%
  • Christianity40%
  • Buddhism2%
  • Hinduism2%
  • Islam1%
  • Other religions1%
  • Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1278.7%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher49.0%

Highest year of school

In Parkside (SA), the largest group is Year 12 at 81%, followed by Year 11 (9%) and Year 10 (5%).

Year 1278.7%
Year 118.4%
Year 105.3%
Year 9 or below4.4%

Highest qualification level

In Parkside (SA), the largest group is Bachelor degree at 46%, followed by Postgraduate degree (19%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (14%).

Bachelor degree42.0%
Postgraduate degree17.9%
Advanced diploma / diploma12.7%
Certificate III / IV10.8%
Graduate diploma / certificate7.5%
Certificate I / II1.0%

Field of qualification

In Parkside (SA), the largest group is Management & commerce at 22%, followed by Society & culture (17%) and Health (17%).

Management & commerce20.8%
Society & culture15.9%
Health15.8%
Education8.5%
Engineering & related8.2%
Creative arts6.9%
Natural & physical sciences5.8%
Architecture & building4.1%
Food, hospitality & personal services3.1%
Information technology2.6%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,038▲ +36.9%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$2,040▲ +43.2%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$2,621▲ +28.5%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week19.8%Households earning $3,000+ a week30.4%

Household income distribution

In Parkside (SA), the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 30%, followed by $650–$1,499 (24%) and $4,000 or more (20%).

$1,500–$2,99928.8%
$650–$1,49922.5%
$4,000 or more18.8%
Under $65013.5%
$3,000–$3,99911.6%

Personal income distribution

In Parkside (SA), the largest group is Under $650 at 35%, followed by $650–$1,499 (30%) and $1,500–$2,999 (26%).

Under $65033.8%
$650–$1,49929.6%
$1,500–$2,99925.4%
$3,000 or more8.4%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition27.7%People with a mental health condition10.0%People needing help with daily activities5.6%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Parkside (SA), the largest group is None at 71%, followed by One condition (20%) and Two conditions (6%).

None67.9%
One condition19.2%
Two conditions6.2%
Three or more2.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Parkside (SA), the largest group is Mental health at 21%, followed by Other condition (18%) and Arthritis (16%).

Mental health10.0%
Other condition8.2%
Arthritis7.4%
Asthma7.4%
Heart disease3.7%
Diabetes3.4%
Cancer3.4%
Dementia1.3%
Stroke1.1%
Lung condition1.0%

Community Participation

Volunteers19.8%People providing unpaid care12.9%People caring for children unpaid28.1%People who served in the Defence Force2.3%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework19.1%

Family & Households

Average household size2.3▲ +4.5%since 2011One-parent families12.9%People living alone29.2%▼ -11.6%since 2011

Family composition

In Parkside (SA), the largest group is Couples with children at 57%, followed by Couples without children (29%) and One-parent families (13%).

  • Couples with children57%
  • Couples without children29%
  • One-parent families13%
  • Other families1%

Household size

In Parkside (SA), the largest group is 2 people at 35%, followed by 1 person (29%) and 3 people (16%).

2 people35.1%
1 person29.2%
3 people16.2%
4 people14.8%
5 people3.7%
6 or more0.9%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$395▲ +31.7%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,167▲ +10.0%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -18.2%since 2011Households renting38.5%Homes owned outright31.3%Separate (detached) houses53.8%Homes with three or more bedrooms56.8%▲ +7.2%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Parkside (SA), the largest group is Rented at 39%, followed by Owned outright (32%) and Owned with a mortgage (28%).

  • Rented39%
  • Owned outright32%
  • Owned with a mortgage28%
  • Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Parkside (SA), the largest group is Separate house at 54%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (27%) and Flat or apartment (19%).

  • Separate house54%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached27%
  • Flat or apartment19%

Bedrooms per home

In Parkside (SA), the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 40%, followed by 2 bedrooms (35%) and 4 bedrooms (15%).

3 bedrooms39.6%
2 bedrooms34.7%
4 bedrooms14.7%
1 bedroom7.9%
5 or more2.5%

Weekly rent distribution

In Parkside (SA), the largest group is $350–$549 at 46%, followed by $200–$349 (26%) and $550–$749 (15%).

$350–$54944.9%
$200–$34925.8%
$550–$74914.8%
Under $2008.7%
$750 or more4.2%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Parkside (SA), the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 35%, followed by $3,000 or more (28%) and $1,000–$1,799 (21%).

$1,800–$2,99934.1%
$3,000 or more27.3%
$1,000–$1,79920.9%
Under $1,00015.3%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle8.9%▼ -23.6%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Parkside (SA), the largest group is 1 vehicle at 44%, followed by 2 vehicles (35%) and No vehicle (9%).

1 vehicle44.0%
2 vehicles35.3%
No vehicle8.9%
3 vehicles8.1%
4 or more3.6%

How people get to work

In Parkside (SA), the largest group is Car (driver) at 57%, followed by Worked at home (18%) and Bicycle (8%).

Car (driver)48.7%
Worked at home15.1%
Bicycle6.6%
Walked6.3%
Bus4.8%
Car (passenger)4.5%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years47.8%Recent arrivals from overseas21.7%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.1%Labour-force participation68.4%Employed full-time60.1%

Industries people work in

In Parkside (SA), the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 19%, followed by Professional & technical (15%) and Education & training (11%).

Health care & social assistance18.1%
Professional & technical14.9%
Education & training10.8%
Retail trade8.2%
Public administration & safety7.1%
Accommodation & food6.9%
Construction4.8%
Finance & insurance4.3%
Manufacturing4.0%
Other services2.9%

Occupations people work in

In Parkside (SA), the largest group is Professionals at 41%, followed by Managers (16%) and Clerical & administrative (12%).

Professionals40.9%
Managers15.9%
Clerical & administrative12.1%
Community & personal service9.7%
Technicians & trades7.6%
Sales workers7.1%
Labourers4.2%
Machinery operators & drivers1.6%

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