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City Demographics

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Population
City of Adelaide 22,690
Metropolitan Adelaide 1,276,701
Within 5km (10 minute drive) 147,189
Within 10km (15 minute drive) 462,077
Within 15km (25 minute drive) 710,000
56% of Adelaide's population
   
Occupied Dwellings
City of Adelaide 8,177
Metropolitan Adelaide 475,428
Within 5km (10 minute drive) 71,400
Within 10km (15 minute drive) 211,600
Within 15km (25 minute drive) 320,000
67% of Adelaide's households
   
Median Weekly Household Income
City of Adelaide (3.4% higher) $1,144
Metropolitan Adelaide $1,106
   
Median Age
City of Adelaide (9 years younger) 30 years
Metropolitan Adelaide 39 years
   
Workforce
City of Adelaide (2014) 122,700
Metropolitan Adelaide (2011) 523,351
   
Accommodation/Rooms
Rooms/beds (commercial) 6,000
Hotels, Motels, self service, backpackers  
   
Education
City of Adelaide Enrolments 63,700
School Enrolments 7,500
University Enrolments 45,800
Other Educational Institution Enrolments 10,400