5018, SA

The area is much older than most, with the typical age being 51 and the number of seniors rising 11 points since 2011. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 12.8% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, and 20.1% of residents were born overseas. This proportion of overseas-born residents is higher than most similar areas, though it remains well below the state and national figures.

English is the primary language for 90% of the community. While 7.4% of people use another language at home—a figure higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the national average.

About 46.5% of residents report having no religion, which is well above the national figure. This has seen a significant increase of 21 points since 2011.

Educational qualifications are lower than the state and national figures, with 48.5% of people having completed Year 12. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 14.8% of the population.

Typical weekly household income is $1,566, which is about the same as the state average. The number of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen by 8.8 points since 2011.

Residents are more likely to have a long-term health condition than most other areas, with 36.7% reporting one. Arthritis and asthma are the most common conditions cited.

The area has a much higher proportion of Defence Force veterans than most similar areas, at 4.9%. Unpaid care is also common, with 14.2% of people providing help to others.

Households here are slightly smaller than the national average, with a typical size of 2.3 people. About 25.4% of residents live alone.

Home ownership is very strong, as 43.9% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Most homes are large, with 83.9% having three or more bedrooms.

Most people drive to work, though 3% use public transport, which is much higher than in similar areas. Only 7.2% of the workforce works from home, far below the national figure.

The community is very stable, with only 26.9% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is more common here than in most similar areas, at 61.9%. The most common industries for local workers are healthcare, manufacturing, and retail.

The area's overall advantage score is 981, which is slightly above the national average. It ranks higher than about 60% of similar areas in terms of access to money and resources.

The recorded offence rate is much higher than most similar areas, with theft, assault, and property damage being the most common issues.

While nearly everyone lives within a 15-minute walk of a park, the area is otherwise less walkable than the state average. Access to health services and groceries is far below the state figure.