5034, SA

The typical resident is 41, and the population has grown by 5% since 2011. While children under 15 make up 15.6% of the community, the number of seniors aged 65 and over rose to 19.5% over the last decade.

About 23.4% of residents were born overseas, a figure that is about the same as the state average. English is the most common ancestry at 38.9%, followed by Australian and Scottish heritage.

Language diversity is high, with 17.2% of people using a language other than English at home. This is much higher than most similar areas, although those who speak little or no English fell to 1.8% since 2016.

A majority of residents (50.5%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average. This represents a significant shift, rising by 18 points since 2011.

Education levels are among the highest in the country, with 46.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure, and 75.7% of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $2,020, which is well above the state average. High earners are common here, with 19.9% of people earning $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are less common than in most areas, affecting 27.7% of residents. However, mental health conditions are reported by 9.4% of the population.

Volunteering is common, with 21.6% of residents giving their time, which is well above the national figure. About 13.8% of people also provide unpaid care.

Family life is varied, with 58.8% of households being couples with children, while 29.3% of people live alone. This rate of solo living is well above the national figure.

The area has a high proportion of renters at 31.0% and a typical weekly rent of $350. Housing is more compact than usual, as only 62.3% of homes have three or more bedrooms.

Public transport use is among the highest at this level, with 7.9% of people using it to commute. This is supported by 31 different routes and a very short 4-minute average drive time to the city.

The community is quite mobile, with 38.9% of residents moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 20.4% of the population, though this is lower than in 2011.

Working or looking for work is common for 66.7% of adults, which is well above the national figure. Many residents are professionals (38.3%) working in health, professional services, or education.

This area is among the most advantaged in the country, ranking in the top 10% for overall advantage. It scores a perfect 10 for education and job skills.

Recorded offences are much higher than in most areas, with 6,297 per 100,000 people. Theft is the most frequent crime, followed by burglary and property damage.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.7. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks, schools, and public transport.