5035, SA

The area is much younger than most others, with a typical age of 37. While children under 15 make up 15.1% of the population—slightly below the national figure—there is a higher-than-usual number of people in de facto relationships at 13.6%.

International roots are strong here, with 30.6% of people born overseas, well above the South Australian average of 24.1%. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 30.2% of the population, one of the highest proportions for any similar area.

Language diversity is high, as 26.5% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is well above the national figure. This trend has risen by 4.8 percentage points since 2011, though the number of people who speak little or no English has fallen recently.

Nearly half the community (47.5%) reports having no religion, a figure well above the national average. This shift is stark, as the number of non-religious residents has risen by 17 percentage points since 2011.

The population is exceptionally qualified, with 41.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—far above the state average of 22.7%. High school completion is also much higher than usual, with 72.9% of residents finishing Year 12.

Typical personal weekly income is $886, which is a little above the national figure. Incomes have grown since 2011, and 12.2% of people now earn $2,000 or more per week, a figure higher than most similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are less common here than in most areas, affecting 27.5% of residents. Mental health conditions are reported by 9.5% of the population, which is about the same as the national average.

Volunteerism is a notable feature, with 19.3% of people volunteering, well above the national figure of 14.1%. However, fewer people spend 15 or more hours on unpaid housework compared to most areas.

Living arrangements are distinct, with 33% of people living alone—well above the national average. While couples with children are the most common family type, the typical home is small, holding only 2.3 people.

Rental properties are very common, with 41.2% of households renting, far above the state average. Detached houses are rare here, and only 49.9% of homes have three or more bedrooms, which is among the lowest proportions at this level.

Public transport use is very high, with 10.6% of people using it to commute, well above the national figure. This is supported by excellent access, as every single home is within a 10-minute walk of a stop.

The community is highly mobile, with 45.7% of people having moved in the last five years, well above the national average. This high turnover is consistent with the large number of recent overseas arrivals.

More adults are working or looking for work (67.7%) than in most other areas. The workforce is dominated by professionals (33.9%) and those in health care and social assistance.

The area is ranked as having a very high level of overall advantage and exceptional job and education skills. However, it scores much lower than most areas when it comes to direct access to money and resources.

Recorded offences are much higher than in most areas, with theft and property damage being the most common crimes. Despite this, the overall crime rate fell by 21.6% over the last five years, a much larger drop than seen elsewhere.

This is a walker's paradise, with a walkability score of 8.2. Nearly 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of parks, groceries, schools, and public transport.