5039, SA

The population has grown 11% since 2011 to 9,202 people. It is a younger community than usual, with a typical age of 37 and a smaller proportion of seniors compared to the state average.

Overseas birthplaces are common here, with 26.1% of people born abroad, a figure that has risen since 2011. English and Australian ancestries are the most frequent, followed by Irish and Scottish.

Language diversity is high, as 23.8% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is well above the South Australian figure. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.

People with no religion make up 48.2% of the community, which is well above the national figure. This represents a significant increase from 2011, when only 29.8% reported no religion.

The area is highly qualified, with 31.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—well above both the state and national averages. High school completion is also much higher than most areas at 65.2%.

Typical weekly family income is $2,213, which is a little above the state average. High earners are more common here than in most areas, with 19.8% of households earning $3,000 or more per week.

About 28.6% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the national figure. Mental health conditions are reported more often here than in most areas.

Unpaid childcare is common, with 28.9% of people providing this care, a rate that is higher than most areas. Volunteering is also more common here than the national figure.

The community has a high number of people living alone (33.3%), which is well above the state and national figures. However, 59.4% of households consist of couples with children.

Rentals are much more common here than in most areas, and homes owned outright are far less common. Most dwellings are separate houses, though these tend to be smaller than the state average.

Transport is a major feature of the area, with a very short 9-minute average drive to the city. Public transport use is among the highest at this level, supported by 58 stops and 24 routes.

The area sees significant movement, with 38.1% of people having moved house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 21.6% of the population, which is well above the national average.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work. The most common industries for local workers are health care and social assistance, followed by education and retail.

Residents generally have a high level of advantage due to their education and job skills, though access to money and resources is lower than in about 70% of similar areas.

The area records some of the highest rates of property damage and overall offences. Theft and burglary are much more frequent here than in most other areas.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park. Almost every home is within easy walking distance of groceries and health services.