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Willunga South

14 km²

Willunga South is characterised by mostly owner-occupied homes, slightly above-average household incomes and a moderately large population.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population470▲ +27.0%since 2011Median age48 yrs▲ +9.1%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.7%People aged 65 and over17.4%Children under 1517.0%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–43333

Age structure

In Willunga South, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 36%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (18%) and Seniors (65+) (17%).

Older adults (45–64)36.6%
Young adults (25–44)17.9%
Seniors (65+)17.4%
Children (0–14)17.0%
Youth (15–24)12.3%

Marital status

In Willunga South, the largest group is Married at 57%, followed by Never married (29%) and Divorced (10%).

  • Married57%
  • Never married29%
  • Divorced10%
  • Widowed2%
  • Separated2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Willunga South, the largest group is Australia at 86%, followed by England (12%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia71.9%
England9.8%
New Zealand1.1%
South Africa1.1%

Language

People using another language at home4.5%

Language used at home

In Willunga South, the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Greek (1%).

English only86.4%
Greek0.9%

Religion

People with no religion52.8%

Religious affiliation

In Willunga South, the largest group is No religion at 59%, followed by Christianity (38%) and Buddhism (1%).

  • No religion59%
  • Christianity38%
  • Buddhism1%
  • Other religions1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1258.2%

Highest year of school

In Willunga South, the largest group is Year 12 at 64%, followed by Year 11 (20%) and Year 10 (14%).

Year 1258.2%
Year 1118.0%
Year 1012.3%
Year 9 or below2.7%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$776▲ +41.3%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,983▲ +46.6%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$2,112▲ +26.8%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week10.3%Households earning $3,000+ a week26.3%

Household income distribution

In Willunga South, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 36%, followed by $650–$1,499 (27%) and $3,000–$3,999 (15%).

$1,500–$2,99933.6%
$650–$1,49925.0%
$3,000–$3,99913.8%
$4,000 or more12.5%
Under $6509.2%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition26.2%People with a mental health condition5.3%People needing help with daily activities3.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Willunga South, the largest group is Other condition at 18%, followed by Arthritis (18%) and Asthma (18%).

Other condition7.9%
Arthritis7.7%
Asthma7.7%
Mental health5.3%
Heart disease4.5%
Diabetes3.8%
Cancer2.6%
Stroke2.6%
Lung condition1.3%

Community Participation

Volunteers26.9%People providing unpaid care14.2%People caring for children unpaid34.1%

Family & Households

Average household size2.7▼ -3.6%since 2011One-parent families7.0%

Family composition

In Willunga South, the largest group is Couples with children at 58%, followed by Couples without children (35%) and One-parent families (7%).

  • Couples with children58%
  • Couples without children35%
  • One-parent families7%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$275▲ +37.5%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,733▲ +48.1%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011Households renting7.9%Homes owned outright43.4%Separate (detached) houses100.0%

How homes are owned or rented

In Willunga South, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 50%, followed by Owned outright (41%) and Rented (7%).

  • Owned with a mortgage50%
  • Owned outright41%
  • Rented7%
  • Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Willunga South, the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

  • Separate house100%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Willunga South, the largest group is Car (driver) at 72%, followed by Worked at home (23%) and Train (2%).

Car (driver)61.8%
Worked at home19.5%
Train1.7%
Walked1.7%
Car (passenger)1.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years24.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate1.2%Labour-force participation63.3%Employed full-time49.0%

Industries people work in

In Willunga South, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 18%, followed by Construction (10%) and Education & training (10%).

Health care & social assistance17.4%
Construction9.1%
Education & training9.1%
Professional & technical8.3%
Retail trade7.9%
Public administration & safety7.9%
Manufacturing7.5%
Accommodation & food7.1%
Other services6.2%
Arts & recreation3.7%

Occupations people work in

In Willunga South, the largest group is Professionals at 27%, followed by Technicians & trades (17%) and Community & personal service (13%).

Professionals26.6%
Technicians & trades16.6%
Community & personal service12.9%
Clerical & administrative12.0%
Managers10.4%
Labourers8.3%
Sales workers5.8%
Machinery operators & drivers5.4%

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