5069, SA

The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the national average. While the population grew by 111 people since 2011, the proportion of children under 15 has fallen slightly to 15.3%.

This is a diverse community where 25.7% of people were born overseas, a figure slightly above the South Australian average. English, Australian, and Italian are the most common ancestries.

About 19.8% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than most similar areas. Italian and Mandarin are the most common non-English languages spoken.

A large proportion of the community reports having no religion, at 46.8%. This figure is well above the national average and has risen by 18 points since 2011.

This is an exceptionally well-qualified area, with 46.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—far above the state and national figures. Most residents have completed Year 12, and qualifications in management, commerce, and health are common.

Incomes are very high here, with a typical weekly family income of $2,836, well above the national figure. About 31.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a significant increase since 2011.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most similar areas, with fewer people reporting long-term health conditions. Only 4.8% of the population needs help with daily activities.

The area has a high rate of volunteering at 21.1%, which is well above the national figure. About 14.7% of people provide unpaid care, a rate much higher than in most similar areas.

Many people live alone here, accounting for 31.8% of households. This helps explain why the average number of people per home is lower than the national average at 2.3.

Housing is diverse, with 31.1% of residents renting and a typical monthly mortgage payment of $2,179. Homes are generally smaller than average, with only 63% having three or more bedrooms.

Public transport use is much higher than in most areas, and the region has a very high number of weekly departures. About 9.1% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The area is quite dynamic, with 39.5% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 18.9% of the population, which is well above the national average.

A high proportion of the community is working or looking for work. Professionals and managers make up the bulk of the workforce, with many employed in health, professional, and technical services.

The area is among the most advantaged in the country, ranking in the top 10% for overall advantage. This is driven by exceptional levels of education and job skills.

The area experiences a very high rate of recorded offences, particularly theft, which is among the highest at this level. Burglary and property damage rates are also higher than most areas.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.7. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks, and public transport.