5042, SA

The community is much younger than most areas, with a typical age of 36 and a low proportion of children under 15. While the population grew by 14% since 2011 to reach 11,832 people, the share of seniors has slightly fallen.

International roots are very common here, as 35% of people were born overseas—well above the national figure of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Chinese are the most common ancestries reported.

A striking 33.1% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is far above the national average. This linguistic diversity has increased since 2011, though the number of people speaking little or no English has fallen.

About 39.4% of people report no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. This is a significant increase from 2011, when only 24.5% felt this way.

This is a highly qualified area, with 32.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average. The trend toward higher education is clear, with a significant rise in both university degrees and Year 12 completions since 2011.

Weekly household incomes are around the middle for similar areas, with a typical family earning $1,918. While typical personal incomes are a little below the national figure, there has been a steady rise in earnings since 2011.

About 27.8% of people have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the national average. However, a higher than usual share of the community needs help with daily activities.

Volunteering is common, with 17.5% of people giving their time, which is well above the national figure. Conversely, fewer people here provide unpaid childcare or housework compared to most other areas.

Living arrangements are diverse, with 29.9% of people living alone—a figure well above the national average. Family sizes are typical, with an average of 2.4 people per home.

Rental properties are much more common here than in other areas, with 32.8% of households renting. There are far fewer detached houses and fewer large three-bedroom homes than is typical across the state.

Public transport use is among the highest in the region, with 7% of people commuting this way and a very high number of stops and services. This helps explain why 98.3% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of a stop.

The area is very dynamic, with 46.7% of residents having moved house in the last five years. This high mobility is consistent with the fact that 27% of the population are recent overseas arrivals.

While 60.3% of adults are working or looking for work, full-time employment is much lower than the national average. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, which is a little above the state and national figures.

Residents generally have a high level of education and job skills, ranking in the top 20% of similar areas. However, access to money and resources is lower, with the area sitting below 70% of other locations.

Recorded offences are much higher than in most areas, particularly for theft, assault, and property damage. In contrast, the robbery rate is among the lowest for this level.

The area is quite walkable, with 99.6% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and 68.5% near health services. However, fewer people can walk to groceries compared to the state average.