5065, SA

The community is older than most, with a typical resident aged 43 and a high proportion of seniors—nearly 25%—which is well above the state average. The population grew by 15% between 2011 and 2021 to reach 10,987 people.

International influence is strong here, with 33% of people born overseas, a figure well above the national average. English, Australian, and Chinese are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is a standout feature, as 28.9% of people use another language at home, which is far above the state figure. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.

People with no religion make up 43.9% of the population, a figure that rose by 17 points since 2011. This is well above the national average, though it remains a little below the South Australian figure.

This is an exceptionally well-educated area, with 48.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—far above the national average. Most residents completed Year 12, a rate that rose 11 points since 2011.

Incomes are significantly higher than in most areas; the typical family earns $2,562 a week, which is well above the state average. Nearly 20% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

Residents generally report fewer long-term health conditions than most areas. Around 6% of people need help with daily activities, which is about the same as the state and national figures.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, although the rate fell slightly since 2011. There is also a higher than average rate of people providing unpaid care and caring for children.

A high number of people live alone—about 32%—which is well above the national figure. One-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas.

Homes are typically smaller and more expensive, with a typical monthly mortgage payment of $2,167. Detached houses are much less common here than in the rest of the state, and typical weekly rents are a little above the state average.

The area is very well connected, with a six-minute drive to the city and a high number of public transport stops. More people commute via public transport here than in most other areas.

The population is quite mobile, with 41.8% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much more common here than in most areas.

Professionals and managers make up the bulk of the workforce, with health and professional services as the main industries. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, which is about the same as the national figure.

This area is among the most advantaged in the country, ranking in the top 10% for overall advantage. It scores a perfect 10 for education and job skills.

The recorded offence rate is much higher than most areas, driven largely by a very high rate of theft. However, the assault rate remains lower than most areas.

Described as a walker's paradise, every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, and health services. This results in a walkability score that is well above the state average.