5076, SA

The population has grown slightly to 9,619 people and is noticeably older than the national average. Seniors make up 20% of the community, while children under 15 have fallen to 16.2% since 2011.

Birthplace diversity is a key feature, as 28% of people were born overseas, which is well above the South Australian figure. English, Italian, and Australian are the most common ancestries, with Italian heritage being particularly strong.

A quarter of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure well above the state average. Italian is the most common non-English language spoken.

Religious affiliation is higher here than in most similar areas, and the proportion of people with no religion is far below the state average at 32.7%.

The area is highly qualified, with 29.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national figure and has risen significantly since 2011.

Typical weekly family income is $2,265, which is much higher than in most similar areas. About 25% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure that has risen sharply since 2011.

Residents generally enjoy better health than most areas, with fewer people needing help with daily activities (4.6%) and fewer long-term health conditions reported compared to the state.

Unpaid care is very common here, with 14.9% of people providing unpaid care, which is well above the national average. Volunteers make up 17.6% of the population.

Families are larger than usual, with an average of 2.7 people per home. Most households are couples with children (63.3%), and far fewer people live alone compared to the state average.

Housing is dominated by large, separate houses, with 92.3% having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very strong, as 44% of homes are owned outright, and renting is far less common than across Australia.

Most people drive to work, though public transport use is higher than in most similar areas. The commute to the city is quite short, typically taking only 14 minutes.

The community is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is well below the national figure.

More adults are working or looking for work (66.5%) than in most similar areas. Many residents are professionals, with a high concentration working in healthcare and education.

This is a highly advantaged area, ranking in the top 10% for access to money and resources and the top 20% for overall advantage.

Rates of assault, burglary, and theft are lower than in most similar areas, although motor vehicle theft is higher.

Most homes are within a short walk of parks and public transport, but the area is far below the state average for access to health services within 15 minutes.