5020, SA

The area is significantly older than most, with 27.4% of residents aged 65 and over, a figure that rose 7.6 points since 2011. While the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is much lower than most areas at 0.7%, children under 15 make up 16.4% of the community.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, and 22.4% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas. This overseas-born population is slightly lower than the state and national figures.

About 14.1% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure that rose 1.6 points since 2011. This is higher than most similar areas, although it remains well below the state and national averages.

People with no religion make up 39.3% of the population, which is well below the South Australian average. This group has grown significantly, rising 17 points since 2011, while 54.7% of residents identify as Christian.

The community is well-qualified, with 23.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, up 6.9 points since 2011. Over half of residents (57.5%) completed Year 12, which is slightly above the state average.

Incomes are high here; the typical family earns $2,126 a week, which is a little above the state figure. Those earning $3,000 or more per week make up 23.0% of households, a significant increase of 12 points since 2011.

Health profiles are around the middle for similar areas, with 30% of people reporting a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are reported by 7.4% of residents, which is a little below the state and national figures.

Community service is high, with 16.4% of people providing unpaid care and 31.4% caring for children, both of which are well above the national average. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members (3.9%) compared to most areas.

Families with children make up 53.2% of households, and homes typically hold 2.5 people. This is slightly higher than the state and national figures, while 23.1% of people live alone.

Housing is dominated by stability, as 47.5% of homes are owned outright—far above the national figure. Renting is much less common here at 14.5%, though typical weekly rents of $390 are well above the state average.

Public transport use for commuting is slightly higher than most areas at 3.2%, and residents enjoy a very short 2-minute walk to the nearest stop. Working from home has grown to 13.0%, though this is well below the national average.

About 32.4% of people moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 10.2% of the population, a decrease of 5 points since 2011.

Employment is steady, with an unemployment rate of 3.6% which is a little below the state and national figures. Many residents work in professional roles or within the health and construction industries.

This area ranks very high for overall advantage, scoring an 8 out of 10 and placing it above 80% of similar areas. It is particularly strong in terms of access to money and resources.

Recorded offences are much higher than most areas, with 4,234 per 100,000 people. Burglary and theft rates are higher than most areas, though motor vehicle theft is lower.

The area is very walkable with a score of 6.5, and every single home is within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Residents also have excellent access to parks and schools, both of which are far above state averages.