5025, SA

The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. While the population is around the middle for its level, there are fewer children and a much lower proportion of people in de facto relationships than in most similar areas.

Overseas birthplaces are much more common here than in most areas, with 26.9% of people born abroad. This diversity is reflected in the ancestry data, where Italian (21.8%) and Greek (9.8%) heritage follow English and Australian roots.

A third of the community uses a language other than English at home, a figure far above the South Australian average. This high linguistic diversity is consistent with the strong Italian and Greek heritage in the area.

Faith remains more common here than in most similar areas, as the proportion of people with no religion is well below the national figure. Christianity is the most typical affiliation at 57.6%.

The area is highly educated, with 61.4% of residents completing Year 12, which is well above the state average. Qualifications have risen since 2011, and a quarter of adults now hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Weekly family incomes are higher than in most areas, typically reaching $2,125. This is reflected in the number of high-earners, with 22.4% of households earning over $3,000 a week, a figure that rose 15 points since 2011.

Health profiles are around the middle for similar areas, though there are fewer people with mental health conditions than the national average. Long-term health issues like arthritis and asthma are the most common conditions reported.

Unpaid care is much more common here than in most areas, with 14.3% of people providing support. However, the rate of volunteering is well below the state average.

Homes tend to be larger than average, with 2.5 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 58.9% of households are couples with children, while fewer people live alone compared to the state average.

Large detached houses dominate the landscape, with 85.6% of homes having three or more bedrooms. While many residents own their homes outright, typical weekly rents are well above the state figure at $375.

A very short 10-minute drive to the city makes this area highly accessible, and public transport use is much higher than in most areas. Despite this, only 9.7% of the workforce works from home, which is far below the national figure.

The area has seen significant movement, with 36.2% of residents arriving in the last five years. This includes a high number of recent overseas arrivals, which is a little above both the state and national figures.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. Employment is spread across health care, retail, and education, with a high proportion of residents working as professionals.

The community enjoys a relatively high level of overall advantage, ranking better than 70% of similar areas. This is largely driven by strong education and job skills.

The total number of recorded offences is higher than in most areas, though the burglary and motor vehicle theft rates are lower. Notably, the crime rate fell by 27.9% over the last five years.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a park. Almost all residents can also reach a school within 15 minutes on foot.