5044, SA

Residents here are noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical age of 47 and a senior population that is well above the state and national averages. Children under 15 make up 14.7%, which is much lower than most similar areas.

The area has a higher proportion of overseas-born residents than most similar areas, though this is still well below the state and national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

About 8.7% of people use another language at home, which is higher than in most similar areas but far below the national figure. English remains the dominant language for 89.2% of the community.

A large number of residents report no religion, accounting for 45.2% of the population. This figure is about the same as the state average and has risen by 20 points since 2011.

This is a highly qualified community where 29.9% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas at 63.1%.

Typical weekly family income is $2,483, which is well above the state average. High earners are common, with 25.8% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, a figure that has risen 15 points since 2011.

People needing help with daily activities are much more common here than in most similar areas. Long-term health conditions are also more frequent than the national figure, with arthritis being the most reported.

Volunteering is more common here than in most of Australia, with 18.6% of people participating. About 12.5% of residents provide unpaid care, which is around the middle for its level.

Single-person households are much more common than in most areas, with 33.1% of people living alone. This helps explain why the typical home size of 2.3 people is lower than the national average.

Detached houses are far less common than in the rest of the state, though home ownership is strong with 38.5% owned outright. Typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,000, which is much higher than most areas.

Public transport use for commuting is much higher than in most similar areas, supported by a very short 4-minute walk to the nearest stop. About 12.6% of the workforce works from home.

The area is quite dynamic, with 40.1% of residents having moved in the last five years. However, the proportion of recent arrivals from overseas has fallen since 2011.

Unemployment is much lower than in most similar areas at 3.1%. The workforce is concentrated in professional and managerial roles, with health and education being the top industries.

The community enjoys high overall advantage, ranking larger than 80% of all areas. This is strongly linked to its exceptional job skills and education levels, which are higher than 90% of similar areas.

Theft rates are higher than most areas, but assault and burglary rates are much lower. There has been a significant 27.3% drop in the crime rate over the last five years.

This is a very walkable area, with every single home within a 15-minute walk of a park, public transport, and a school. Most residents can also reach groceries and health services on foot within 15 minutes.