5068, SA

The area is noticeably older than the national figure, with 24.2% of people aged 65 and over. This senior population has grown by 4.0 percentage points since 2011, while children under 15 make up only 14.7% of the community.

A strong international presence is evident, with 30.3% of people born overseas, which is well above the South Australian figure. English, Australian, and Italian are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is high, as 24.2% of residents use a language other than English at home. This rose 3.9 percentage points since 2011, with Mandarin and Italian being the most common non-English languages.

The community is split almost evenly between Christians (44.1%) and those with no religion (43.2%). The share of people reporting no religion has risen by 15 percentage points since 2011.

The population is exceptionally well qualified, with 43.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. Since 2011, the proportion of people who completed Year 12 has risen to 73.1%.

Household wealth is high, and 26.0% of homes earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure that rose 13 percentage points since 2011. The typical family income is $2,448 weekly, which is well above the state average.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 28.6% of residents, which is about the same as the national figure. Mental health conditions are slightly less common here than in most other areas.

Local residents are active in their community, with 20.2% volunteering, which is well above the national figure. Unpaid care for children is around the middle for similar areas at 25.0%.

Many people live alone here—34.8% of households—which is well above the state average. This helps explain why the typical home size of 2.3 people is lower than in most other areas.

Detached houses are much less common here than across the state, with only 52.6% of homes being separate houses. Renting is more common than usual at 30.2%, and the typical weekly rent is $340.

Public transport is very accessible, and 6.0% of people use it to commute, which is among the highest for similar areas. Many residents do not own a car, with 8.7% of homes having no vehicle.

The community is quite mobile, as 41.9% of people moved house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 21.2% of the population, well above the national average.

Professionals make up 36.9% of the workforce. While 60.1% of adults are working or looking for work, the unemployment rate of 4.7% is higher than in most similar areas.

The area is in the top 10% for overall advantage and education and job skills. This is consistent with the high proportion of residents holding university degrees and higher-than-average incomes.

The area has a higher overall recorded offence rate than most areas, driven largely by theft. However, the assault rate is much lower than in similar locations.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.6, where every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and public transport.