The Southern Adelaide ESF Region encompasses the Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Holdfast Bay, Marion, Mitcham and Onkaparinga. The Southern Adelaide region for 2009 has different boundaries to the previous Southern Metropolitan region in 2008, and no comparison should be made with the previous profile.

The Southern Adelaide ESF Region has a relatively young population profile, with above average proportions of young adults (15 to 24 years) and people aged between 45 and 64 years. The region has high proportions of families with children. There have been below average population increases over recent years, and the population is projected to continue to grow at a rate consistent with the State average.

Key labour force indicators for the Southern Adelaide ESF Region show above average labour force participation rates, and low levels of unemployment for the key populations. Residents of the region are represented highly in professional, semi-professional, and clerical occupations. Just over 60% of residents work in areas outside the region, an indicator more of the close proximity to the Adelaide metropolitan area and central business district rather than a shortage of employment within the region.

The general level of education and qualifications in the Southern Adelaide ESF Region is above the State average, with above average levels of school achievement and post-school qualifications.

With high workforce participation and positive economic indicators, the population of the Southern Adelaide ESF Region is relatively secure in economic terms. The region records above average income levels and high proportions of houses with mortgages, and below average levels of income support recipients.

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Southern Adelaide Employment and Skills Formation Region

Full Regional Profile

2009 Southern Adelaide Regional Profile [DOC 964KB]

Employment and Skills Formation Strategic Plan

ESF Strategic Plan 2006-07 to 2008-09 [PDF 148KB]