Median house price
$1.56M
-8.2% change
SA · Unley Council
Myrtle Bank, 5064
Est. population · Jun 2025
3,376
Growth (1 yr)
+0.7%
Growth (5 yr)
+3.4%
Median age
54
Median income
$1,683/wk
Employment rate
44.6%
Median house price · Q1 2026
$1,560,000
Languages at home
18.2%non-English
Most common: Mandarin, Greek, Italian
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Heritage area
- Education hub
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Myrtle Bank is a practical mid-sized suburb in Unley Council, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. Neighbouring suburbs are within easy reach, so the wider metro area always feels accessible. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees.
Sport and recreation are easy to access, with local venues supporting active weekends and after-work routines. Buses connect the area to surrounding suburbs, keeping the wider city within easy reach. Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs.
Heritage streetscapes remain visible even as renewal refreshes selected pockets of the suburb.
Desirability lands around average here: softer parks and green space, plus growth momentum weighing on the result versus similar metro suburbs, even with community and employment, plus schools and education holding up better.
At a glance
Myrtle Bank snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$580/wk
Houses $600 · Units $580
Population (ERP)
3,376
+0.7% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
9.0%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#40
among Metro Adelaide · Mature
Safety
31st
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
60th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
93rd
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 41.4/100 — Average
- National rank
- 3514th in Australia
- State rank
- 364th in SA
- Peer rank
- #40 among Metro Adelaide · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #264 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 96%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $580
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $600
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $580
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 10
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,560,000
- Median price change
- -8.2%
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA rent report & metro median house sales — Government of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
3,376(June 2025)
+0.7% annual · +3.4% over 5 years · 60th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.7%
- 5-year growth
- +3.4%
- Change in 1 year
- +22
- Change in 5 years
- +110
- Growth rank in SA
- 60th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~3,450), extrapolated at +0.6% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 3,158
- Median age
- 54
- Median household income / week
- $1,683
- Dwelling vacancy
- 9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 115 of 1,271
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,174
- Employment rate
- 44.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 665 / 256 / 230
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 72
- Against the person
- 9
- Against property
- 63
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 21.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 351 residents
- State safety percentile
- 31.1th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 23
- Increase (daily rate)
- +9.4%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental8
- Other Theft14
- Sct - Residence14
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury5
- Theft From Motor Vehicle11
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA (11 schools)
- 1,140
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 93th
School list
- Glen Osmond Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1143 · 94th percentile · LBOTE 44% · 363 students · Top SEA quarter 58% · 0.5 km awayView on My School →
- Urrbrae Agricultural High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1074 · 77th percentile · LBOTE 3% · 1,102 students · Top SEA quarter 29% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
- Highgate SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1150 · 95th percentile · LBOTE 51% · 616 students · Top SEA quarter 63% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
- Seymour CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1150 · 95th percentile · LBOTE 14% · 715 students · Top SEA quarter 61% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
- Glenunga International High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1153 · 96th percentile · LBOTE 67% · 2,340 students · Top SEA quarter 60% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- Sunrise Christian School FullartonPrimary · Independent · ICSEA 1133 · 92th percentile · LBOTE 24% · 175 students · Top SEA quarter 50% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- Concordia CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1140 · 93th percentile · LBOTE 17% · 1,312 students · Top SEA quarter 56% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- Unley High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1084 · 80th percentile · LBOTE 30% · 1,547 students · Top SEA quarter 34% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- Linden Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1160 · 97th percentile · LBOTE 78% · 981 students · Top SEA quarter 65% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
- Mercedes CollegeCombined · Catholic · ICSEA 1133 · 92th percentile · LBOTE 16% · 1,111 students · Top SEA quarter 54% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
10 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 10 Fullarton Rd - East side
- Stop 10 Glen Osmond Rd - South West side
- Stop 11 Glen Osmond Rd - South West side
- Stop 12 Glen Osmond Rd - South West side
- Stop 13 Glen Osmond Rd - South West side
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Amenities
116 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 cafes · 1 pharmacies · 2 places of worship · 2 playgrounds · 63 swimming pools
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Decent local green space — 2 parks in suburb, 2 playgrounds nearby
- Reasonable bus and transport access — 10 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 66 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 32/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.32
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0.32
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0.63
Food & drink(1)
- The Flying PanCafe
Shopping(1)
No named venues listed.
Health & services(2)
- Myrtle Bank DentalDentist
120 Glen Osmond Road, Myrtle Bank
- Highgate PharmacyPharmacy
Sport & outdoors(68)
- Frasers ReservePark
- Ridge ParkPark
- Playground (2)
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (63)
Transport(10)
10 bus stops
Other(9)
- Fitness Station (3)
- Fountain
- Parking (25)
- Picnic Table
- Glen Osmond Baptist ChurchPlace of worship
1 Fisher Street
- Place of worship
- Glen Osmond Scout HallScout Hall
1A Barr Smith Avenue, Myrtle Bank
- Shelter
- Glen Woodley EstateSocial Facility
360 Glen Osmond Road, Myrtle Bank
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 2
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
2 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Glen Osmond Baptist Church
1 Fisher Street
- Place of worship
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Glenside Health Services (1.8 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public Psychiatric Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- No emergency department listed
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 71
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 21.0
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 29° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 67 mm · ~8 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 97 mm · ~12 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 148 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 119 mm · ~15 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.
2026· 27 proposals
August 2026
- Freestanding verandah16 URRBRAE AV MYRTLE BANK SA 5064Under Assessment
- Internal alterations to two independent living units (ILU) to create one larger ILU.472 FULLARTON RD MYRTLE BANK SA 5064Under Assessment
- Removal of two Regulated trees12A MYRTLE AV MYRTLE BANK SA 5064Under Assessment
July 2026
- Build a stratco carport on current open car park (retrospective)17 -19 BARR-SMITH AV MYRTLE BANK SA 5064Under Assessment
- Dwelling additions and alterations (including extension to existing garage and front porch), alfresco area and spa2B BARR-SMITH AV MYRTLE BANK SA 5064Under Assessment
- Alterations to existing dwelling to include ancillary accommodation (conversion of garage to ancillary accommodation)17A JENKINS AV MYRTLE BANK SA 5064Under Assessment
- Carport and verandah8 RODDA RD MYRTLE BANK SA 5064Decision Made
- The proposed development seeks to retain the existing dwelling wherever possible, focusing works to the rear addition to improve functionality, natural light, and connection to outdoor areas for a growing family of four. The works have a strong focus on landscaping with a proposed new in-ground swimming pool located towards the eastern boundary of the site. The addition introduces a more open and flexible internal layout, with improved circulation throughout the home. Key interventions include t1A HEXHAM AV MYRTLE BANK SA 5064Under Assessment
May 2026
- Front fence to a maximum height of 1.95 metres9 FERGUSON AV MYRTLE BANK SA 5064Decision Made
- Combined retaining wall and fenceUNIT 1-70 18 CROSS RD MYRTLE BANK SA 5064Under Assessment
- 1 into 6 Community Title Land Division23 CULROSS AV MYRTLE BANK SA 5064Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed)3 HALLAM ST MYRTLE BANK SA 5064Decision Made
- Demolition of an outbuilding and construction of a verandah at the rear of the existing dwelling3 HALLAM ST MYRTLE BANK SA 5064Decision Made
- Verandah, deck and privacy screen1 WILGENA AV MYRTLE BANK SA 5064Decision Made
April 2026
- Internal Alterations To Existing Dwelling - Laundry492 FULLARTON RD MYRTLE BANK SA 5064Decision Made
- Shade sail21 WOOLTANA AV MYRTLE BANK SA 5064Decision Made
- Construction of a deck and alteration to the swimming pool safety features14 MYRTLE AV MYRTLE BANK SA 5064Decision Made
- Variation to Development Application 24028964 - Partial demolition of existing dwelling and construction of dwelling additions and alterations - Variation to include a balcony83 FERGUSON AV MYRTLE BANK SA 5064Decision Made
March 2026
- Carport6 AUBURN AV MYRTLE BANK SA 5064Decision Made
- Verandah3 RINGAROOMA AV MYRTLE BANK SA 5064Decision Made
- Removal of a significant Ulmus Glabra (Wych Elm) and demolition of an outbuilding5 RALDON GR MYRTLE BANK SA 5064;84 FERGUSON AV MYRTLE BANK SA 5064Under Assessment
February 2026
- VerandahUNIT 1-70 18 CROSS RD MYRTLE BANK SA 5064Decision Made
- Demolition of ancillary structures, partial demolition of the existing dwelling, construction of dwelling additions and alterations, a carport and front fence, and removal of a regulated tree (Cotton Palm)5 RALDON GR MYRTLE BANK SA 5064Under Assessment
- 1 into 5 Community Title Land Division420 FULLARTON RD MYRTLE BANK SA 5064Decision Made
- Installation of concrete swimming pool (9000 x 3000mm)24 AUBURN AV MYRTLE BANK SA 5064Decision Made
- Partial change of use to the outbuilding to ancillary accommodation and construction of swimming pool safety barriers4 PALMER AV MYRTLE BANK SA 5064Under Assessment
January 2026
- Demolition of ancillary structures, partial demolition of the existing dwelling, construction of dwelling additions and alterations (including an alfresco), carport, in-ground swimming pool and associated pool safety features, and removal of a significant tree (Canary Island Date Palm)30 GLENFORD AV MYRTLE BANK SA 5064Under Assessment
2025· 18 proposals
December 2025
- Verandah4B HEXHAM AV MYRTLE BANK SA 5064Decision Made
- Development approval is being sought to install a standard pool fence to the existing in ground concrete pool. A plan showing the planned pool and components will be attached with this application.4 PALMER AV MYRTLE BANK SA 5064Decision Made
- Retirement Facility and Ancillary Community Hub, Alterations and Additions to State Heritage Place and Tree Damaging Activity1 SPENCE AV MYRTLE BANK SA 5064;3 SPENCE AV MYRTLE BANK SA 5064;380 GLEN OSMOND RD MYRTLE BANK SA 5064Under Assessment
November 2025
- Outbuilding6 ROSSINGTON AV MYRTLE BANK SA 5064Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to the existing supported accommodation facility, including partial demolition and restoration and conservation works to the Local Heritage Place, construction of a fence, removal of 1 regulated tree and 2 significant trees with associated landscaping and car park11 RIDGE AV MYRTLE BANK SA 5064;14 SPENCE AV MYRTLE BANK SA 5064;16 CROSS RD MYRTLE BANK SA 5064;16 SPENCE AV MYRTLE BANK SA 5064;9 RIDGE AV MYRTLE BANK SA 5064;UNIT 1-70 18 CROSS RD MYRTLE BANK SA 5064Under Assessment
- Variation to DA 23001459 - Conversion of existing outbuilding to ancillary accommodation including internal and external works to building - Variation to remove and replace the existing roof, 'like for like'1 WILGENA AV MYRTLE BANK SA 5064Decision Made
October 2025
- Installation of swim spa in yard at eastern end of 21 Wooltana Ave. Myrtle Bank.21 WOOLTANA AV MYRTLE BANK SA 5064Decision Made
- Construction of two (2) two storey detached dwelling and combined retaining wall and fencing and the removal of four (4) regulated trees and one (1) significant tree2 FERGUSON AV MYRTLE BANK SA 5064Decision Made
- Demolition of existing carport and construction of new carport8 SEDGEFORD RD MYRTLE BANK SA 5064Decision Made
- Two semi-detached dwellings, fencing and retaining walls4 FERGUSON AV MYRTLE BANK SA 5064Under Assessment
- Ancillary accommodation4 SEDGEFORD RD MYRTLE BANK SA 5064Decision Made
September 2025
- Construction of a two-storey residential flat building comprising six (6) dwellings, combined retaining walls and fencing with a height greater than 2.1 metres, and the removal of a regulated tree (Willow Myrtle) and a significant tree (Banksia)23 CULROSS AV MYRTLE BANK SA 5064Decision Made
- Carport17 BURNHAM AV MYRTLE BANK SA 5064Decision Made
- Removal of regulated street tree (Agonis flexuosa)16 RIDGE AV MYRTLE BANK SA 5064Decision Made
- Extension to verandah12 RODDA RD MYRTLE BANK SA 5064Decision Made
- Partial demolition of existing dwelling, dwelling alterations, double storey dwelling addition, carport and verandah9 SEDGEFORD RD MYRTLE BANK SA 5064Decision Made
August 2025
- Construction of outbuilding22 BURNHAM AV MYRTLE BANK SA 5064Decision Made
- Outbuilding (garage)83 FERGUSON AV MYRTLE BANK SA 5064Decision Made
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · 2026 · Updated
Heritage
13 heritage places
- Austism SA Education and Support Centre (former Dwelling) and fence3 Fisher Street MYRTLE BANKLocal heritage
- Baptist Church1 Fisher Street MYRTLE BANKLocal heritage
- Bridge BalustradesFerguson Avenue MYRTLE BANKLocal heritage
- Dwelling24 Cross Road MYRTLE BANKLocal heritage
- Dwelling23 Fisher Street MYRTLE BANKLocal heritage
- Dwelling (Sedgeford)35 Fisher Street MYRTLE BANKLocal heritage
- Dwelling (Waverly)22 Rossington Avenue MYRTLE BANKLocal heritage
- Dwelling (former Stables)22A Ferguson Avenue MYRTLE BANKLocal heritage
- Glen Osmond Primary School and former coach house5 Fisher Street MYRTLE BANKLocal heritage
- Lourdes Valley Retirement Home18 Cross Road MYRTLE BANKLocal heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Sturt
- Member of Parliament
- Claire CLUTTERHAM (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 130,300
- Turnout (2025)
- 93.0%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +7.1 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 43.4%Labor 56.6%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 3.3 km away).
Coalition 42.6%Labor 57.4%
0.8 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +10.6 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Myrtle BankLabor 58.2% · Coalition 41.8% TPP (2025)0.5 km away
- Glen OsmondLabor 53.7% · Coalition 46.3% TPP (2025)1.0 km away
- GlenungaLabor 60.2% · Coalition 39.8% TPP (2025)1.0 km away
- Linden ParkLabor 58.9% · Coalition 41.1% TPP (2025)1.7 km away
- TusmoreLabor 50.2% · Coalition 49.8% TPP (2025)2.7 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
Compare with
Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
More in Unley Council
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Comparable suburbs
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