5013, SA

The population grew by 7.8% to 10,654 people since 2011. It is slightly younger than the state average, with a typical resident aged 39, and has an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population that is a little above the South Australian figure.

A third of residents were born overseas, which is well above the national figure. Vietnamese is the most common non-English ancestry at 12.7%, and 10.2% of the population was born in Vietnam.

Language diversity is very high, with 36% of people using a language other than English at home—far above the national average. Consequently, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is among the highest in the region.

The community is nearly split between those who identify as Christian (39.5%) and those with no religion (39.1%). The number of people reporting no religion has risen by 17 points since 2011.

The area has seen a trend toward higher qualifications, with the share of adults who finished Year 12 rising 12 points since 2011. However, the rate of bachelor degrees remains far below the national average.

Typical incomes are well below the national figure, with the usual household earning $1,254 a week. Only 10.1% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is much lower than most similar areas.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 9.1% of people needing help with daily activities. This is well above the national figure, alongside a higher rate of mental health conditions.

Volunteer rates are well below the national figure, and fewer people provide unpaid care or housework compared to most areas. Only 10.1% of residents volunteer, which is a decline since 2011.

Single-person households are much more common than usual, making up 32.3% of the area. One-parent families are also very frequent, appearing at a rate well above the national average.

Renting is much more common here than in most areas, while fewer people own their homes outright. Most homes are separate houses, but they tend to be smaller, with fewer three-bedroom properties than the state average.

The area is very well served by public transport, and 11.7% of homes have no motor vehicle—a rate well above the national average. While few people work from home, public transport use is higher than in most areas.

About a third of residents moved here in the last five years. The proportion of recent overseas arrivals is higher than most areas, though it has fallen since 2011.

The unemployment rate is 7.6%, which is a little above the national figure. Health care and social assistance is the most common industry for local workers.

This area is among the most disadvantaged in the region, scoring very low for both access to resources and overall advantage compared to most other areas.

The area experiences very high rates of crime, particularly theft and property damage, which are among the highest for this level. However, the overall crime rate fell by 18.8% over the last five years.

This is a very walkable community, with a score of 6.7. Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries and health services, far exceeding the South Australian average.