Walkerville

The area is noticeably older than the state average, with a typical resident aged 45 and nearly a quarter of the population aged 65 or over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 14.8%, which is well below the national figure.

Almost 30% of residents were born overseas, a figure well above the South Australian average. English is the most common ancestry at 34%, followed by Australian, Scottish, Chinese, and Italian heritage.

Language diversity is high, with 23.2% of people using a language other than English at home. This has risen by 5.2 percentage points since 2011, though only 2.3% of residents speak little or no English.

Nearly 40% of the community reports no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. This represents a significant increase of 16 percentage points since 2011.

Education levels are exceptionally high, with 44.1% of adults holding a degree and 74% having completed Year 12. Both figures are far above the state and national averages.

The community is very wealthy; typical family income is $2,762 a week, which is well above the national figure of $2,120. About a third of households earn more than $3,000 weekly.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with long-term health conditions reported at 27.2%, which is lower than most similar areas and well below the state average.

Community engagement is high, with 20.5% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. Unpaid care is also more common here than in most other areas.

The First Nations population is small, numbering 36 people. This group is far older than the state average and shows a strong connection to culture, with 22.2% speaking a First Nations language.

Households are typically small, with 30% of people living alone. One-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas.

Homes are expensive, with typical weekly rents at $380 and monthly mortgage payments at $2,167, both of which are much higher than most areas. Detached houses are less common here than across the state.

Commuting is convenient with a short 7-minute drive to the city. While 58.2% drive to work, 13.9% work from home, a rate higher than most areas.

The population is quite mobile, with 42.3% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals also make up a higher share of the population than in most areas.

The workforce is largely professional, with 40% of workers in professional roles. The most common industries are healthcare and social assistance, followed by professional and technical services.

The area is among the most advantaged in the country, scoring a 10 for overall advantage. It has also seen a high population growth rate of 7.3% since 2021.

The area receives 458mm of annual rainfall, which is far above the South Australian average. Temperatures are generally lower than the state's average maximums.

Walkerville is very walkable, with a score of 7.7. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park and public transport, and 92.5% are near groceries.