5074, SA

The typical resident is 39, making the area a little younger than the South Australian average. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 20.8% of the community, which is well above the national figure.

This area has a very high proportion of overseas-born residents at 39.8%, far above both the state and national levels. Italian is the most common ancestry at 25.7%, followed by English and Australian.

Reflecting its diverse heritage, 41.7% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure far above the national average. Italian and Mandarin are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Half of the population identifies as Christian, while 30.1% report no religion. Although the number of people with no religion has risen since 2011, it remains well below the state and national averages.

The community is highly qualified, with 31.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average. This trend is supported by 62.3% of residents completing Year 12, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Typical weekly household income is $1,447, which is about the same as the state average. Personal incomes are also steady, with a typical weekly take-home of $727.

While long-term health conditions are less common here than in most areas, 7.2% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national figure.

Volunteer rates are much lower than most areas at 12.9%, falling slightly since 2011. About 11.8% of residents provide unpaid care, which is a little below the state average.

Living arrangements vary, with 29.2% of people living alone—well above the national average. One-parent families are also more common here than in most similar areas at 15.4%.

Renting is much more common here than in most areas, with 32.2% of households renting. Detached houses are less frequent than the state average, as the area has a higher mix of townhouses and apartments.

Public transport use is among the highest for its level, with 7.4% of people commuting by bus. This is supported by an excellent network of 70 stops and a very short walk to the nearest one.

The area is quite dynamic, with 42.0% of residents moving in the last five years. This is well above the state average and coincides with a high rate of recent overseas arrivals.

About 61.2% of adults are working or looking for work, which is typical for the state. The most common industries are health care and social assistance, followed by retail trade.

The area ranks well for education and job skills, placing it above about 70% of similar areas. Its overall advantage score of 986 is slightly below the national average.

The total number of recorded offences is much higher than most areas, driven largely by a theft rate that is far above the norm. However, burglary and motor vehicle theft rates remain lower than most areas.

This is a very walkable community, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park. Almost every home has easy walking access to groceries and health services.