American River Demographics (SA) Local Stats

American River (5221) is a suburb of South, Kangaroo Island, South Australia. It is about 120 kms from SA's capital city of Adelaide. American River is in the federal electorate of Mayo.

In the 2011 census the population of American River was 215 and is comprised of approximately 50.2% females and 49.8% males.

The median/average age of the population of American River is 58 years of age.

74.9% of people living in the suburb of American River were born in Australia. The other top responses for country of birth were 9.8% England, 3.3% New Zealand, 1.9% Netherlands, 1.9% United States of America, 1.9% Germany.

91.6% of people living in American River speak English only. The other top languages spoken are 2.8% Language spoken at home not stated, 1.4% Polish, 1.4% German, 1.4% French, 1.4% Spanish.

The religious makeup of American River is 43.8% No religion, 14.3% Uniting Church, 12.9% Anglican, 9.2% Religious affiliation not stated, 6.0% Catholic, 2.8% Lutheran, 1.4% Buddhism, 1.4% Christian, nfd, 1.4% Presbyterian and Reformed, 1.4% Baptist.

48.4% of people are married, 23.4% have never married and 15.8% are divorced and 6.0% are separated. There are 12 widowed people living in American River.

43.0% of the people living in American River over the age of 15 and who identify as being in the labour force are employed full time, 40.9% are working on a part time basis. American River has an unemployment rate of 16.1%.

The main occupations of people living in American River are 21.7% Technicians & trades workers, 15.7% Professionals, 15.7% Managers, 10.8% Clerical & administrative workers, 9.6% Community & personal service workers, 8.4% Labourers, 7.2% Machinery operators & drivers, 7.2% Sales workers, 3.6% Occupation inadequately described/ Not stated.

The main industries people from American River work in are 10.5% Accommodation and food services, 10.5% Retail trade, 10.5% Administrative and support services, 9.3% Construction, 7.0% Professional, scientific and technical services, 7.0% Public administration and safety, 7.0% Manufacturing, 7.0% Education and training, 7.0% Health care and social assistance.

48.3% of homes are fully owned, and 20.2% are in the process of being purchased by home loan mortgage. 28.1% of homes are rented.

The median individual income is $382 per week and the median household income is $646 per week.

The median rent in American River is $150 per week and the median mortgage repayment is $400 per month.

Check out FY 2013 Tax Stats for American River postcode 5221

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