5062, SA

The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than the state and national averages. Seniors are a significant presence at 22.1%, a figure that has risen 4.4 points since 2011.

About 21% of people were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas, though this remains well below the national average of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 84.8% of the community. Those using another language at home make up 13.3% of the population, a figure that rose 2.2 points since 2011.

The area has a very high proportion of people with no religion at 48.5%, which is well above the national figure. This trend has seen a sharp increase of 20 points since 2011.

Education levels are among the highest in the region, with 45.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure of 26.3%.

Wealth is a defining feature here, as typical family income is $2,869 weekly, well above the national figure. About 34.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health profiles are around the middle for similar areas, with 28.4% of people reporting a long-term health condition. This is about the same as the national figure.

Volunteerism is much higher than most areas at 23.9%, well above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care for children is also well above average at 30.8%.

Families are the primary household type, with 63.5% being couples with children. One-parent families are much lower here than in most other areas at 9.4%.

Home ownership is strong, with 42.3% of homes owned outright. However, the typical monthly mortgage payment of $2,167 is much higher than in most similar areas.

The area is very well connected, with a drive time to the city of just 10 minutes. It also has a much higher number of public transport stops than most similar areas.

Migration patterns are typical, with 35.6% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 14.9% of the population.

The workforce is highly active, with 63.5% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents are employed as professionals or managers, particularly in health and technical services.

This is one of the most advantaged areas in the country, ranking in the top 10% for overall advantage, job skills, and access to resources.

Theft is more common here than in most areas, though robbery rates are much lower. The overall recorded offence rate is higher than in most similar areas.

The area is very walkable, with 96.4% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents can also easily walk to a park or school.