5052, SA

The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than most. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 24.6% of the population, a figure that rose 4.6 points since 2011 and is well above the national average.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, and 21.4% of residents were born overseas. This is higher than most similar areas, though still well below the national figure.

English is the primary language for 90.5% of the community. Only 6.9% of people use another language at home, which is far below the state and national averages.

A majority of residents (56.6%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and rose 20 points since 2011.

This is a highly educated community, with 44.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national average, and 73.2% of residents completed Year 12.

Wealth is a striking feature here, with the typical family earning $2,664 a week, well above the national figure. About 32.8% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is much higher than most areas.

Long-term health conditions are more common than in most areas, affecting 31.0% of the population. However, only 5.1% of people need help with daily activities, which is around the middle for its level.

Residents are very active in their community, with 25.8% volunteering, far above the national rate. Unpaid care for children is also much more common here than in most areas.

Family homes are the norm, with 63.3% of households consisting of couples with children. Because of this, the area has much lower rates of people living alone compared to the state and nation.

The area is dominated by large separate houses, with 86.1% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very uncommon, with only 8.3% of households renting, far below the national average.

Most people drive to work, though 16.1% work from home, a figure that rose 11 points since 2011. Public transport infrastructure is strong, with more stops per 1,000 people than most similar areas.

The population is relatively stable, as the 29.0% who moved in the last five years is far below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 7.8% of the community.

Professional and managerial roles are common, with 39.1% of the workforce in professional occupations. More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas.

This area ranks among the most advantaged in the country, scoring a maximum of 10 for access to resources, education, and job skills.

While rates of assault, burglary, and motor vehicle theft are much lower than most areas, property damage is higher than average.

Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park or school, but access to health services is very poor, with only 10.1% of homes within a short walk of such services.