Federal Electorate · Area profile
Adelaide
86 km²
Walking to parks, shops, and public transport is a daily reality for almost everyone in Adelaide, a highly walkable city center. This is a dynamic hub that has grown by 32% since 2011, drawing in a diverse and well-educated population. It is a young community where the typical resident is 36, making it noticeably younger than the state average. The area's character is shaped by its high proportion of overseas arrivals and a workforce concentrated in professional and health sectors.
Adelaide is well supplied with schools for its relatively small share of children.
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The population is younger than most, with a typical age of 36 and far fewer children under 15 than the national figure. While 15.7% of residents are seniors, this is well below the South Australian average.
International diversity is a standout feature, as 36.8% of people were born overseas, which is far above the state figure. This proportion has risen by 6.5 percentage points since 2011.
Language diversity is very high, with 35.8% of people using a language other than English at home—far above the national average. This has increased by 9.4 percentage points since 2011.
About 40.1% of residents report having no religion, a figure that has risen by 12 percentage points since 2011, though it remains well below the state average.
The area is highly qualified, with 37.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. Nearly 70% of residents have completed Year 12, which is much higher than most areas.
Typical weekly family income is $2,159, a little above the state average. Those earning $2,000 or more per week make up 12.3% of the population, which is higher than most areas.
Residents are generally healthier than those in similar areas, with 25.7% having a long-term health condition—well below the state figure. About 5.9% of people need help with daily activities.
Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, though the rate fell 3.6 percentage points since 2011. Unpaid care for children and housework is much lower than the national average.
Living arrangements are distinct, with 31.6% of people living alone—well above the national figure. Households are typically small, with 2.3 people per home.
Rental properties are very common, with 41.4% of households renting, far above the state average. Detached houses are much less common here than in the rest of the state, and 60.1% of homes have three or more bedrooms.
Public transport use is high, and 12.6% of homes have no car—much higher than most areas. Residents have excellent access, with most living just a two-minute walk from a stop.
The community is very mobile, with 47.3% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 25.8% of the population, which is far above the national average.
Working or looking for work is more common here than in most areas, at 64.2%. The workforce is led by professionals and those in health care and social assistance.
This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.2, where 99% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park and public transport. Almost all residents can reach groceries and health services on foot within 15 minutes.