5000, SA

This is a far younger area than the state or national average, with only 5.2% of people being children under 15. While the population grew 44% since 2011, the number of seniors remains well below the state figure at 11.7%.

Over half the population (51.8%) were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Chinese ancestry is the most common at 25.5%, and 15.7% of residents were born in China.

Language diversity is very high, with 42.4% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and Mandarin is the most common non-English language at 17.8%.

A majority of residents (53.7%) report no religion, which is far above the national average. This trend has grown significantly, rising 17 points since 2011.

The area is highly qualified, with 45.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average. This educational profile is reflected in a very high school advantage score.

Typical family income is a little above the state figure at $2,056 a week. However, typical household income is actually lower than most areas at $1,365 per week, which is consistent with the high number of people living alone.

Residents are generally healthy, with long-term health conditions affecting 20.6% of people, which is far below the state average. Only 2.9% of people need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care for children and housework is far lower here than in the rest of the state, likely due to the small number of children. Volunteering is common, with 17.8% of people giving their time.

Living arrangements are unique, as 45.3% of people live alone and homes are small, with a typical size of 1.8 people. Couples without children make up the largest group at 57.9%.

Rental properties dominate the market at 63.8%, far above the state average. Most people live in flats or apartments (66.9%), and typical weekly rent is much higher than most areas at $400.

Public transport use is very high, with 11.8% of people commuting this way and 37.7% of homes having no car. This is supported by a massive number of transport stops and a one-minute walk to the nearest one.

The population is highly transient, with 69.0% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also very common at 48.3%.

The unemployment rate is 10.5%, which is well above the state and national figures. Many residents work in professional, technical, or hospitality roles.

While the area ranks among the highest for education and job skills, it ranks very low for general access to money and resources.

The area faces significant challenges with crime, with recorded offences per 100,000 being among the highest at this level. Theft is the most common offence, accounting for nearly half of all reports.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.6. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, groceries, and health services.