5007, SA

The population is much younger than the national figure, and there are far fewer children and seniors than in most other areas. There has been a significant rise in people living in de facto relationships, which now accounts for 18.3% of the community.

People born overseas make up 32% of the population, a figure well above the South Australian average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.

Language diversity is much higher than most areas, with 27.4% of people using a language other than English at home. This is consistent with the high proportion of overseas-born residents.

About half of the residents report having no religion, a figure far above the national average. This trend has grown significantly, rising 20 percentage points since 2011.

The community is highly qualified, with 38.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is far above the state average. This high level of education is also seen in the 68.8% of residents who completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $1,673, which is a little above the state figure. Pay has risen since 2011, and there are more high earners here than in most similar areas.

Mental health conditions are reported by 13.7% of residents, which is among the highest rates for this level. Additionally, 7.9% of people need help with daily activities, a figure higher than most areas.

Residents are much less likely to provide unpaid childcare or housework compared to other areas. Volunteering is also lower than the state average at 14.7%.

Homes here are smaller than usual, with a typical size of 2.1 people. A large number of people live alone, accounting for 35.8% of households, which is far above the national figure.

The area is dominated by renters, who make up 50.2% of households. Detached houses are far less common than in the rest of the state, and only 19.1% of homes are owned outright.

Public transport use is among the highest for similar areas, with nearly 10% of people using it to commute. This is supported by a high number of transport routes and short walks to stops.

This is a very mobile community, with 53.4% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals also make up a significant 21.2% of the population.

Full-time employment is much higher than the national average at 62.6%. Many residents work as professionals or managers, particularly within health care and professional services.

The area ranks in the top 10% for education and job skills, contributing to an overall advantage score that is higher than about 68% of other areas.

Recorded offences are among the highest at this level, with theft and property damage being the most common. Rates of assault and robbery are also much higher than in most areas.

The area is a walker's paradise, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and schools. Almost every home is also within a 10-minute walk of public transport.