Mitcham

The population is noticeably older than the Australian average, with 20.9% of people aged 65 and over. While children under 15 make up 17.2% of the community, the total population has grown to 67,617 people.

People born overseas make up 23.2% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Scottish and Irish.

About 15.1% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure that has risen since 2011. This diversity is high for the area, though only 1.5% of people speak little or no English.

A half of the community now reports having no religion, a sharp increase of 20 percentage points since 2011. This is far above the national figure.

Mitcham is highly qualified, with 40% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 71.4% completing Year 12. Both figures are far above the state and national averages.

Weekly family incomes are much higher than most areas, with the typical family earning $2,518. Nearly 30% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure that has risen 16 points since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 29.2% of people, which is about the same as the national figure. Arthritis and mental health are among the most common conditions reported.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, with 22.7% of people pitching in. There is also a high rate of unpaid care, with 30.5% of the community caring for children.

First Nations residents in Mitcham have a Year 12 completion rate of 60.6%, which is far above the state and national figures. This is consistent with higher than usual household and personal incomes for this group.

Homes here tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per household. There are far fewer one-parent families and people living alone compared to most other areas.

Renting is much less common than elsewhere, with only 17.5% of households renting. Most people live in separate houses, and typical monthly mortgage payments are well above the state average at $1,981.

Public transport is highly accessible, with 93.1% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. While 13.8% of people work from home, 58.5% still commute by car.

About 34.3% of residents moved house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 15.1% of the population, though this is down from 20.1% in 2011.

A high number of residents are working or looking for work, with 63.8% of adults active in the labour market. Many work as professionals or managers, particularly in health and education.

Mitcham is one of the most advantaged areas in the region, scoring the highest possible rank for access to resources and job skills. It also has a large business presence with 5,547 companies.

The area is cooler than the state average, with a typical maximum temperature of 21.6 degrees. Annual rainfall is 592mm, which is far above the South Australian average.

The neighbourhood is very walkable, with 98.6% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Most residents can also easily reach schools, public transport, and health services on foot.