5024, SA

The community is older than most, with 23.2% of people aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure. Children under 15 make up 15.9% of the population, a figure that has risen slightly since 2011.

Born overseas, 25.8% of residents come from other countries, which is much higher than in most similar areas. English, Australian, and Italian are the most common ancestries.

A quarter of the community uses a language other than English at home, a figure well above the South Australian average. Greek and Italian are the most common second languages.

Religious ties remain strong here; 55.1% of people identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 35.3% of the population, which is far below the state figure, though this has risen 17 points since 2011.

This is a highly qualified area, with 26.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Since 2011, the proportion of residents who completed Year 12 has risen by 12 points to 61.4%.

Incomes are high, with 23.7% of households earning over $3,000 a week. The typical family earns $2,208 weekly, which is a little above the national figure.

About 6.2% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than most areas. However, the rate of mental health conditions is much lower than in most similar places.

Unpaid care is common here, with 14.2% of people providing such support, a figure a little above the national average. Volunteers make up 16.0% of the community.

Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.5 people per home. One-parent families make up 11.1% of the area, which is well below the national figure.

Home ownership is very high, with 42.9% of houses owned outright, far above the national average. Mortgage payments are steep, with a typical monthly cost of $2,000.

Public transport is highly accessible, with 90 stops in the area and a typical walk of just one minute to the nearest one. Despite this, 65.2% of people still drive to work.

The area is relatively stable, though 34.7% of residents have moved house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 13.8% of the population.

Health care and social assistance are the biggest employers. About 61.5% of adults are working or looking for work, with a professional workforce making up 24.5% of occupations.

The area is considered advantaged, scoring 8 out of 10 for overall advantage. This is largely driven by high levels of education and job skills, which are higher than in 80% of other areas.

The recorded offence rate is much higher than most areas, with theft and property damage being the most common crimes. The crime rate has risen by 19.1% over the last five years.

The suburb is very walkable, with 96.3% of homes within a 15-minute walk of key amenities. Almost every home is within a short walk of public transport, a park, or a grocery store.