5033, SA

The area is younger than most, with the typical resident aged 37 and a much lower share of children under 15 compared to the state. Since 2011, the population has grown by 13% to 8,870 people.

Birthplaces are diverse, with 35.9% of people born overseas—a figure far above the South Australian average. English, Australian, and Greek are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is a striking feature, as 37.1% of residents use a language other than English at home. While this is far above the national figure, the proportion of people who speak little or no English fell slightly since 2016.

People with no religion make up 37.1% of the community, which is well below the state figure. This group has grown by 11 percentage points since 2011.

The community is highly qualified, with 30.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national average and has risen by 11 percentage points since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,418, which is about the same as across South Australia. However, the share of households earning $3,000 or more per week has risen by 10 percentage points since 2011.

People needing help with daily activities are among the highest at this level, at 8.9%. Mental health conditions are also more common here than in most other areas.

Volunteer rates are much lower than most areas at 13.2%. Similarly, far fewer people spend significant time on unpaid housework or childcare compared to the state average.

Single living is very common, with 33.9% of people living alone. One-parent families are also much more common here than in most other areas.

Renters are very prominent, making up 43% of households, which is far above the national figure. Homes are typically smaller, with 61% having three or more bedrooms compared to 73.8% across Australia.

Public transport use for commuting is among the highest at this level. The area is very well connected, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop.

The population is highly transient, with 45.8% of residents moving in the last five years. This is well above the national average, though the number of recent overseas arrivals has fallen since 2011.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas. Health care and social assistance is the most common industry for local workers.

While residents have high education and job skills, the area ranks very low for general access to money and resources compared to other similar places.

Recorded offences are among the highest at this level, with theft and burglary rates much higher than in most other areas.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and parks. It has a walkability score of 7.8, well above the state average.