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Figure 13.1: Non-insurance (contents) by Country of Birth
Source: Roy Morgan Research, in Tooth and Barker, 2007.
The research reveals that there are particular indicators in which non-insurance by households and
dwelling owners may be more pronounced. When examining these indicators against the Study Area
(refer to
Table 13.2)
, it would suggest there is a greater likelihood of non-insurance amongst residents
compared to the Greater Adelaide area.
Table 13.2: Key Indicators relevant to non-insurance in Study Area
Western
Adelaide
Greater
Adelaide
Most Susceptible
Council in Region
Least Susceptible
Council in Region
Dwelling occupancy
#
-
Flats/Units/Apartments
15%
11%
West Torrens 22%
Port Adelaide 12%
Dwelling occupancy
#
–
Semi Detached/Rows/ Townhouses
15%
12%
Charles Sturt 16%
West Torrens 13%
Home ownership
*
32%
31%
West Torrens 35%
Port Adelaide 26%
Home ownership with mortage
#
29%
35%
West Torrens 27%
Port Adelaide 31%
Private Rental
#
21%
19%
West Torrens 26%
Charles Sturt 19%
Public Rental
#
9%
6%
Port Adelaide 12%
West Torrens 5%
Residents born outside Australia
#
28%
25%
Western Adelaide has a higher proportion of Italians, Greeks,
Vietnamese, and Indians, compared to Greater Adelaide
People who don’t speak English
well or at all
+
5.4%
3%
Port Adelaide 6.1%
West Torrens 4.7%
Source: ABS 2011
#
Higher numbers indicates greater likelihood of no insurance
* Lower number indicates greater likelihood of no insurance
