5073, SA

The population is slightly younger than the state average, with a typical resident aged 40. About 17.1% of the community are children under 15, while 19.3% are seniors, which is a little above the national figure.

This is a very diverse area where 38.1% of people were born overseas, far above the South Australian average of 24.1%. Italian, English, and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Chinese.

Reflecting its overseas birth rate, 38.2% of residents speak a language other than English at home, which is far above the national average. Italian and Mandarin are the most common non-English languages used.

Religious faith remains common here, with 49.8% identifying as Christians. While those with no religion now make up 34.4% of the population, this is still well below the national figure of 38.9%.

The area is highly qualified, with 35.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average. Since 2011, the proportion of residents who completed Year 12 has risen by 12 points to 67.7%.

Incomes have climbed significantly since 2011, with the typical family now earning $2,116 a week. The number of households earning $3,000 or more per week has risen by 13 points to 21.4%.

Residents generally report fewer health issues than other areas, with 25.7% having a long-term health condition. This is well below the state average of 31.0%.

Unpaid care is common here, as 28.2% of people care for children and 13.4% provide other forms of unpaid care. However, the proportion of people who volunteer has fallen by 2.9 points since 2011.

Most homes are family-based, with 60.3% consisting of couples with children. Households are slightly larger than average, with 2.5 people per home.

Larger homes are common, as 81.6% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms. While 38.1% of homes are owned outright, typical weekly rents are $350, which is a little above the state average.

Public transport use is among the highest for similar areas, with 6.5% of people commuting this way. The area is very accessible, with a typical 2-minute walk to the nearest stop.

The community is quite mobile, with 41.2% of residents moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 18.4% of the population, which is well above the national average.

More people here are working or looking for work than in most areas, at 63.5%. The most common industries for local workers are health care, social assistance, and education.

The area is considered advantaged, ranking in the top 20% for overall advantage. This is driven by high levels of education and job skills.

While the overall recorded offence rate is higher than in most areas, the rates for burglary, robbery, and motor vehicle theft are notably lower.

This is a very walkable area, with 99.2% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Almost every home is also within 15 minutes of a park and groceries.