5040, SA

The area is noticeably older than the state and national figures, with 25.5% of people aged 65 and over. While the total population grew by 7.9% to 2,508 people since 2011, children under 15 make up a smaller share of the community than in most other areas.

English and Australian are the most common ancestries. About 20.8% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas, though this figure fell slightly since 2011.

A higher proportion of people use another language at home compared to most areas, reaching 16.8%. English remains dominant at 78.9%, followed by Mandarin and Greek.

The number of people reporting no religion has risen sharply by 20 points since 2011, now accounting for 42.3% of the population. This is well above the national figure.

The community is highly educated, with 23.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This rise in qualifications is mirrored in the schools, which show a much higher average advantage score than most other areas.

Income levels are strong, with 21.1% of households earning $3,000 or more weekly. However, typical personal weekly income is $630, which is well below the national figure of $805.

Residents here experience a higher rate of long-term health conditions than most areas, at 33.2%. Arthritis and asthma are the most common reported conditions.

Volunteering is more common here than across Australia, with 18.8% of people pitching in. Unpaid care is also more frequent, with 14.2% of the community providing such support.

Most homes are occupied by couples with children (54.0%) or couples without children (34.9%). One-parent families are well below the state and national averages.

Homes here tend to be large, with 83.0% having three or more bedrooms. While 39.5% are owned outright, those with mortgages face high typical monthly payments of $2,060, which is well above the state figure.

Public transport is very accessible, with a high number of stops and routes relative to the population. This is reflected in the 10.4% of homes that have no motor vehicle, a figure much higher than in most areas.

The area has seen a higher flow of recent overseas arrivals (11.3%) than most similar spots. However, the overall proportion of people who moved in the last five years is lower than the national average.

Far fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state, at 51.4%. Health care, education, and construction are the primary industries for those employed.

The area is rated as having a high level of overall advantage, sitting above 70% of all other areas. This is driven largely by a very high score for education and job skills.

Crime rates are much higher than most areas, particularly for assault, burglary, and property damage. Recorded offences per 100,000 people are significantly above the norm.

This is a very walkable neighborhood, with 98.6% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a city-style walkshed. Almost every resident lives within a short walk of a park, health services, and public transport.