Adelaide · Urban Area

Children under 15

17.1%2021

Children under 15 make up 17.1% of Adelaide's population — below average. It ranks 79th of 111 urban areas nationally.

Among its neighbours it's higher than Port Pirie, Broken Hill and Murray Bridge, but lower than Whyalla, Mount Gambier and Port Lincoln.

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📍 Adelaide, Urban Area

Trend across censuses

15.0%16.0%17.0%18.0%19.0%202117.1%

Not directly comparable across years.

Where Adelaide sits

12.0%14.0%16.0%18.0%20.0%22.0%24.0%26.0%

All urban area areas, 2021. The marker is Adelaide — lower than 71% of areas.

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Children under 15 in nearby areas

  1. Mildura - Buronga18.7%
  2. Port Augusta18.7%
  3. Horsham18.6%
  4. Port Lincoln18.5%
  5. Mount Gambier18.2%
  6. Whyalla17.9%
  7. Port Pirie17.1%
  8. Broken Hill17.1%
  9. Murray Bridge16.8%
  10. Victor Harbor - Goolwa11.4%

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