Council (LGA) · Area profile
Port Adelaide Enfield
92 km²
More than a third of the 132,400 people in Port Adelaide Enfield use a language other than English at home, marking it as one of the most linguistically diverse areas in the region. This international character is reflected in a high proportion of overseas-born residents and a population that is noticeably younger than the state average. With a rapidly growing population and a strong set of educational qualifications, it is a dynamic hub that blends urban convenience with a diverse, working community.
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The typical resident is 37, making the area a little younger than the national figure. The population has grown by 17% since 2011, and while children make up 16.8% of the community, seniors are well below the state average at 15.7%.
People born overseas make up 35.9% of the population, which is far above the South Australian figure. India is the most common overseas birthplace at 7.7%, followed by Vietnam at 3.9%.
Language diversity is a striking feature here, with 35.4% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national average, and the area has one of the highest proportions of people who speak little or no English at 6.3%.
About 37.4% of residents report no religion, which is well below the state figure. Other significant groups include Christians at 36.5% and Muslims and Hindus both at 6.0%.
The community is well-qualified, with 25.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, a figure that rose nearly 10 points since 2011. This is reflected in a high rate of Year 12 completion, which is well above the state average at 58.8%.
Typical weekly household income is $1,466, which is about the same as the state figure. While personal incomes have risen since 2011, the proportion of people earning $2,000 or more a week is well below the national average at 7.2%.
About 7.1% of people need help with daily activities, which is much higher than most similar areas. Mental health conditions are also more common here than the national average, affecting 9.6% of residents.
Volunteer rates are much lower than most areas at 12.7%, which is well below the state figure. Similarly, the proportion of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework is well below the state average.
There are 3,295 First Nations people living here, with a typical age of 27, which is noticeably older than the state and national figures. Unemployment is much higher than most areas at 15.8%.
One-parent families are more common than in most areas at 16.4%. About 29.8% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure.
Renting is very common, with 36.0% of households renting, far above the state average. Homes owned outright are much lower than most areas, and the typical weekly rent of $300 is higher than in most similar areas.
Public transport use is much higher than most areas, with 6.1% of people commuting this way. The area is well-served by 659 stops, and 9.5% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is a little above the national figure.
The community is very mobile, with 41.2% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much more common than in most areas at 18.7%.
About 61.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is a little above the state average. However, the unemployment rate of 6.3% is much higher than most similar areas.
The area has a strong business presence with 12,721 businesses and high levels of job skills. Despite this, access to money and resources is low, ranking smaller than about 80% of similar areas.
The area is cooler and wetter than the state average, with an average maximum temperature of 23.0 degrees and annual rainfall of 430mm.
The area is very walkable, with a score of 7.0. This is supported by the fact that 95.1% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport and 81.4% are within 15 minutes of groceries.