5032, SA

The population has grown by 10% since 2011 to 13,452 people. Residents are slightly younger than the state average, with a typical age of 40, and there is a notable presence of seniors, who make up 19.4% of the community.

International roots are a defining feature here, as 30.7% of people were born overseas, which is well above the national figure. Common ancestries include English, Australian, Italian, and Greek.

Multilingualism is common, with 31.1% of people using a language other than English at home, a figure far above the South Australian average. Greek, Italian, and Punjabi are the most spoken non-English languages.

Christianity is the most common faith at 50.7%, while 32.1% of residents report no religion. This last figure has risen by 12 points since 2011, though it remains well below the national average.

The area is highly qualified, with 30.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 64% having completed Year 12, both of which are well above state and national figures.

Household wealth is strong, with the typical family earning $2,185 weekly, which is a little above the state average. The number of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen significantly by 14 points since 2011.

Residents generally report fewer long-term health conditions than most areas. About 26.8% of people have a long-term condition, which is well below the South Australian average.

Participation in volunteering is lower than in most areas at 14.3%. About 13% of the community provide unpaid care, and 25.9% are unpaid carers for children.

Living arrangements vary, with a higher than usual proportion of people living alone at 30.8%. However, couples with children remain the most common family type, making up 59.6% of households.

The area has fewer large homes than usual, with only 66.8% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. Renting is much more common here than in most similar areas, at 31.1%.

Public transport use is among the highest for its level, with 6.2% of people commuting this way. This is supported by a high number of bus routes and a very short average walk to the nearest stop.

The community is quite mobile, with 40.1% of people having moved house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas also make up a much larger share of the population than in most other areas.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. Professionals make up the largest group of workers at 24.6%, with many employed in health care and social assistance.

The area ranks well for overall advantage, particularly in education and job skills, where it is larger than about 80% of similar areas.

The total number of recorded offences is much higher than in most areas. Theft and burglary rates are higher than typical, and the crime rate has risen by 24% over the last five years.

This is a very walkable area, with 99.4% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Almost every resident can walk to a park or school within 15 minutes.