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Figure 6.14:
Time Series Analysis of Population that speaks English ‘not well’ or ‘not at all’
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Data Source:
ABS Time Series Profile for the Cities of Port Adelaide Enfield, Charles Sturt, West Torrens and Greater Adelaide
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Based upon ‘place of enumeration’ - the place at which the person was counted on Census Night.
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Defined using the State Government Western Adelaide Region boundary (i.e. the population of Port Adelaide Enfield (west), Charles Sturt and West
Torrens)
6.3.5. Summary
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The region has significantly above average incidence of low level of English proficiency.
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A range of languages are spoken across the region.
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There are large numbers and proportions of Greek, Italian, Vietnamese and Chinese speakers in
the region
6.4.
Motor Vehicle Ownership
In comparison with Greater Adelaide, Western Adelaide is home to above average proportions of
dwellings with no or one motor vehicle, and below average proportions of dwellings with two or more
vehicles. This trend is particularly pronounced in Port Adelaide Enfield, where 14% of dwellings have no
motor vehicle, and 42% have one motor vehicle. Households without access to a motor vehicle can
struggle to access services, facilities and employment that are not readily available on foot or via public
transport. In addition, a lack of access to a motor vehicle can contribute to social isolation, especially in
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Port Adelaide
Enfield
Charles Sturt
West Torrens Western Adelaide Greater Adelaide
Percentage of Population
2001 Census
2006 Census
2011 Census
