1345.4 - SA Stats, Jul 2007  
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This month's articles present data from the 2005–06 Multi-Purpose Household Survey (MPHS) and from the 2006 Census of Population and Housing. The first article focuses on the participation in sport and physical recreation activities of adults living in South Australia in 2005–-06. The second is the initial article in a series focusing on South Australia's demographic, social and economic characteristics based on the latest Census data.

Key points from the article Participation in Sports and Physical Recreation Activities – South Australia:
  • The rates of participation in sports and physical recreation activities in South Australia were similar to Australia in 2005–06.
  • Almost twice as many South Australians participated in non-organised than organised sports or physical recreation activities.
  • Walking was the most popular physical recreation activity for South Australia in 2005–06.
  • Insufficient time due to work/study was the most common constraint to participation among South Australians.
  • Health and fitness were the most common motivators for participation in South Australia.

In the article, Participation in Sports and Physical Recreation Activities – South Australia data have been rounded. Other Explanatory Notes are not included in SA Stats in the form found in other ABS publications. Readers are directed to the Explanatory Notes contained in related ABS publications referenced in the feature article.

Key findings from South Australia's big picture: Census highlights the changes in South Australian society include:
  • The median age of South Australians increased from 35 years in 1996 to 39 in 2006.
  • In 2006, 34% of South Australian households fully owned their homes outright, compared to 40% in the 1996 Census.
  • South Australia has a ratio of 97 males for every 100 females.
  • The most common languages spoken in South Australian homes were English, Italian and Greek.
  • Across the country, South Australia recorded the highest proportion of lone person households.
  • South Australia recorded the second lowest median monthly home loan repayment in the country.

In the article, South Australia's big picture: Census highlights the changes in South Australian society data have been rounded. Other Explanatory Notes are not included in SA Stats in the form found in other ABS publications. Readers are directed to the Explanatory Notes contained in related ABS publications referenced in the feature article.