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McLaren Vale

3 km²

McLaren Vale has an older population than 83% of urban centres, more people than 79% and fewer renters than 72%.

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📍 McLaren Vale, Urban Centre

Demographics & Identity

Total population3,277▲ +7.7%since 2011Median age55 yrs▲ +14.6%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.7%People aged 65 and over35.0%Children under 1513.3%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–4151151

Age structure

In McLaren Vale, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 35%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (28%) and Young adults (25–44) (16%).

Seniors (65+)35.0%
Older adults (45–64)27.5%
Young adults (25–44)15.8%
Children (0–14)13.3%
Youth (15–24)8.5%

Marital status

In McLaren Vale, the largest group is Married at 55%, followed by Never married (22%) and Divorced (11%).

  • Married55%
  • Never married22%
  • Divorced11%
  • Widowed10%
  • Separated2%

Ancestry & Heritage

Country of birth

In McLaren Vale, the largest group is Australia at 78%, followed by England (19%) and New Zealand (2%).

Australia68.2%
England16.5%
New Zealand1.3%
Italy0.9%
South Africa0.5%
Philippines0.3%
India0.2%

Language

People using another language at home3.5%

Language used at home

In McLaren Vale, the largest group is English only at 98%, followed by Italian (1%) and Arabic (0%).

English only92.1%
Italian1.0%
Arabic0.2%
Cantonese0.2%
Greek0.1%

Religion

People with no religion53.4%

Religious affiliation

In McLaren Vale, the largest group is No religion at 57%, followed by Christianity (43%) and Buddhism (0%).

  • No religion57%
  • Christianity43%
  • Buddhism0%
  • Other religions0%

Education

Completed Year 1247.9%

Highest year of school

In McLaren Vale, the largest group is Year 12 at 51%, followed by Year 11 (20%) and Year 10 (19%).

Year 1247.9%
Year 1118.4%
Year 1018.3%
Year 9 or below9.5%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$646▲ +29.2%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,239▲ +29.9%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,640▲ +29.7%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week7.4%Households earning $3,000+ a week13.7%

Household income distribution

In McLaren Vale, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 38%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (26%) and Under $650 (22%).

$650–$1,49935.7%
$1,500–$2,99924.9%
Under $65020.4%
$3,000–$3,9998.3%
$4,000 or more5.5%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition38.6%People with a mental health condition9.3%People needing help with daily activities8.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

In McLaren Vale, the largest group is Arthritis at 23%, followed by Other condition (15%) and Mental health (14%).

Arthritis15.6%
Other condition9.9%
Mental health9.3%
Asthma8.7%
Heart disease7.4%
Diabetes5.8%
Cancer5.0%
Lung condition2.6%
Stroke1.9%
Dementia1.8%

Community Participation

Volunteers18.6%People providing unpaid care12.9%People caring for children unpaid22.4%

Family & Households

Average household size2.2▼ -4.3%since 2011One-parent families11.6%

Family composition

In McLaren Vale, the largest group is Couples with children at 48%, followed by Couples without children (40%) and One-parent families (12%).

  • Couples with children48%
  • Couples without children40%
  • One-parent families12%
  • Other families0%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$325—since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,517→ 0.0%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -30.0%since 2011Households renting14.9%Homes owned outright43.9%Separate (detached) houses81.7%

How homes are owned or rented

In McLaren Vale, the largest group is Owned outright at 44%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (32%) and Rented (15%).

  • Owned outright44%
  • Owned with a mortgage32%
  • Rented15%
  • Other tenure9%

Types of homes

In McLaren Vale, the largest group is Separate house at 82%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (13%) and Flat or apartment (3%).

  • Separate house82%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached13%
  • Flat or apartment3%
  • Other dwelling2%

Mobility & Location

People who moved in the last 5 years33.0%

How people get to work

In McLaren Vale, the largest group is Car (driver) at 80%, followed by Worked at home (12%) and Car (passenger) (3%).

Car (driver)67.2%
Worked at home10.5%
Car (passenger)2.7%
Walked2.6%
Train0.9%
Bus0.4%

Employment & Occupation

Unemployment rate5.1%Labour-force participation49.3%Employed full-time55.5%

Industries people work in

In McLaren Vale, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 15%, followed by Construction (12%) and Retail trade (10%).

Health care & social assistance14.3%
Construction11.5%
Retail trade9.7%
Education & training9.7%
Manufacturing9.5%
Public administration & safety6.8%
Accommodation & food6.3%
Professional & technical5.8%
Other services3.7%
Administrative & support3.6%

Occupations people work in

In McLaren Vale, the largest group is Professionals at 18%, followed by Technicians & trades (17%) and Managers (15%).

Professionals17.8%
Technicians & trades16.5%
Managers14.3%
Community & personal service13.2%
Clerical & administrative13.1%
Labourers9.1%
Sales workers9.0%
Machinery operators & drivers5.3%

Nearby areas

McLaren FlatWillungaClarendon (L)Mount CompassMyponga (L)MeadowsCrafers - BridgewaterEchunga (L)