5046, SA

The community is slightly older than the national figure, with 22.5% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up 14.7% of the population, which is much lower than most areas, though this figure has risen since 2011.

Overseas birthplaces are common here, with 28.0% of residents born abroad, a figure that has risen by 7.0 percentage points since 2011. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.

Language diversity is high, as 19.6% of people use a language other than English at home, up 8.0 points since 2011. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.

A large majority of residents identify with no religion, at 48.9%, which is well above the national figure. This trend has grown significantly, rising by 20 percentage points since 2011.

The area is highly qualified, with 28.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the South Australian figure, and the number of people who completed Year 12 has risen by 15 points since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,421, which is about the same as the state average. Weekly family income has risen by $635 since 2011 to reach $1,964.

Health needs are higher than in most areas, with 32.8% of people reporting a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are also more common here than in most other areas, affecting 10.9% of residents.

Volunteer rates are lower than most areas at 15.2% and have fallen since 2011. Around 11.8% of residents provide some form of unpaid care.

Homes here are smaller than usual, with only 2.2 people per home. A high number of people live alone (33.7%), which is well above the national average, while one-parent families (15.8%) are much more common than in most areas.

Renting is common, with 33.4% of households renting, which is well above the state average. Detached houses are far less common here than in the rest of the state, and typical weekly rents are $335.

Public transport use is very high, with 7.0% of people commuting this way, well above the national figure. The area is very well served, with a one-minute walk to the nearest stop and a short 13-minute drive to the city.

The population is quite mobile, with 44.6% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 19.9% of the community, which is well above the national average.

About 60% of adults are working or looking for work, with 57.4% employed full-time. Most residents work in health care, social assistance, or education.

Residents generally have a high level of education and job skills, ranking in the top 20% of areas. However, access to money and resources is much lower than in 80% of similar areas.

The area records a very high number of offences, particularly theft and property damage. Total recorded offences per 100,000 people are among the highest at this level.

This is a very walkable area, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and 98.6% within reach of groceries. Most residents are also within a 10-minute walk of public transport.