Prospect

The area is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical resident aged 37. While the population grew by 12% since 2011, the proportion of seniors is well below the state figure at 14.9%.

A strong international presence is evident, with 28.8% of people born overseas, a figure well above the national average. English, Australian, and Italian are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is much higher than in most similar areas, as 28.4% of residents use a language other than English at home. Greek, Vietnamese, and Italian are the most frequent non-English languages spoken.

About 40% of the community reports having no religion, which is a little above the national figure. This reflects a significant shift since 2011, when that figure was 24.1%.

Academic achievement is among the highest in the region, with 40.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national average and has risen 11 points since 2011.

Earnings are much higher than in most areas, and 28.2% of households earn $3,000 or more a week. Typical weekly personal income is $964, well above the state figure of $734.

Residents generally experience better health than those in most similar areas. The proportion of people with a long-term health condition is 25.4%, which is well below the state average.

Community involvement is high, with 13.5% of people providing unpaid care. This is higher than most areas, and the proportion of people caring for children unpaid is also slightly above the national figure.

First Nations residents here are noticeably older and more likely to have completed Year 12 compared to state and national figures. Unemployment among this group is also much lower than in most areas.

Homes tend to be slightly larger than usual, with 2.5 people per household. Families with children make up 62.2% of the community, while one-parent families are much less common than in most areas.

Renting is much more common here than in the state average, at 34.4%. While separate houses are less frequent than usual, monthly mortgage payments are much higher than in most areas, typically reaching $1,947.

Public transport use is among the highest for its level, supported by a very short one-minute walk to the nearest stop. The commute to the city is extremely brief, typically taking only six minutes.

The area is highly mobile, with 41.6% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also much more common here than in the rest of the country.

A high proportion of the population is working or looking for work, at 69.6%. The workforce is concentrated in health, education, and professional roles, with an unemployment rate of 4.1%.

This is an area of significant advantage, ranking in the top 10% for overall advantage. It is also among the highest for education and job skills, scoring a perfect 10 out of 10.

The local climate features average maximum temperatures that are well below the state average. Annual rainfall is 458mm, which is far above the South Australian figure.

Described as a walker's paradise, 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park and public transport. Almost all residents can also walk to a school or grocery store within 15 minutes.