5021, SA

This is a far older community than the national average, with 35.9% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 11.3% of the population, which is well below the figures for both South Australia and Australia.

A significant 26.1% of residents were born overseas, a figure higher than most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 37.4%, followed by Australian and Italian heritage.

Language diversity is much higher than in most similar areas, with 18.7% of people using a language other than English at home. Italian, Greek, and Mandarin are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Christianity remains the most common faith for 59.6% of residents. However, the proportion of people reporting no religion has risen 16 points since 2011 to 33.6%, though this is still far below the state average.

The area is well-qualified, with 23.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This has risen 7.9 points since 2011, and 54.8% of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical family income is $2,048 a week, which is a little above the state average. High earners are common here, with 12.3% of people earning $2,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common than in most similar areas, with 35.0% of people reporting a long-term condition. Additionally, 8.1% of residents need help with daily activities, which is higher than the national figure.

While 15.5% of people volunteer, this is lower than in most similar areas. There is a notable presence of former Defence Force members, at 4.7%, which is higher than most other areas.

Households are smaller than usual, with only 2.2 people per home. About 30% of people live alone, a figure well above the national average.

Home ownership is very high, with 50.9% of homes owned outright. Detached houses are less common here than in most areas, and the typical weekly rent is $370.

Public transport is highly accessible, with 43 stops in the area and a very high number of weekly departures. Most people still commute by car, though 11.5% now work from home, up 7.7 points since 2011.

The area has seen a rise in movement, with 37.4% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 8.7% of the population.

About 53.2% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the state and national figures. Many residents work in health care, education, or professional roles.

The community is highly advantaged, scoring an 8 out of 10 for overall advantage. It ranks higher than about 80% of similar areas for both job skills and general economic standing.

The area has one of the highest recorded offence rates at this level, with 9,752 per 100,000 people. Theft and property damage are the most frequent crimes.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and 93.1% near public transport. However, very few homes are within easy walking distance of a school or health service.