5019, SA

The area is noticeably older than the rest of South Australia, with 22.5% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 13.8% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

About 20.1% of residents were born overseas, a figure that is much higher than most similar areas but well below the South Australian and national averages.

English is the dominant language for 85.4% of the community. While 8.9% of people use another language at home, this is far below the national average of 22.3%.

Over half the population (51.2%) reports having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and has risen by 21 percentage points since 2011.

The community is well qualified, with 23.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion has also risen by 10 percentage points since 2011 to reach 53.8%.

Typical family income is $2,146 a week, which is a little above the state average. The proportion of households earning $3,000 or more weekly has risen 11 percentage points since 2011.

Health challenges are much more common here than in most areas, with 35.3% of people living with a long-term health condition and 8.0% needing help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is a common feature, with 13.8% of people providing such support. Additionally, 4.2% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is much higher than in most areas.

The area has a high number of single-person households, with 35.4% of people living alone. This helps explain why the typical home is small, with only 2.1 people per dwelling.

Rental properties are much more common here than in most areas. Detached houses are also far less frequent than the state average, with townhouses and semi-detached homes making up 30.9% of dwellings.

Residents have excellent access to transit, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. While 4.2% commute via public transport, 9.4% of homes have no motor vehicle.

About 34.4% of people moved into the area in the last five years. The proportion of recent overseas arrivals has fallen since 2011 to 8.4%.

About 58.2% of adults are working or looking for work, with full-time employment at 59.8%. Many residents work in health care and social assistance or education.

The area scores well for education and job skills, ranking higher than 70% of similar areas. However, access to money and resources is lower, sitting below 70% of other areas.

Recorded offences are among the highest at this level, with particularly high rates of burglary, theft, and property damage.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.1. Nearly all homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services, groceries, parks, and schools.