5081, SA

The area is noticeably older than the national average, with the typical resident aged 43 and 22.7% of the population aged 65 or over. It is also a growing community, adding about 1,227 people since 2011.

Overseas birthplaces are common here, with 29.4% of people born abroad, a figure well above the state average. English, Australian, and Italian are the most frequent ancestries reported.

Language diversity is high, as 24.3% of residents use a language other than English at home. This is much higher than most similar areas and has risen by 5.3 percentage points since 2011.

Religious affiliation is lower than in most areas, and 39.0% of people report no religion. This figure has risen by 16 percentage points since 2011, though it remains about the same as the national average.

This is a highly qualified community where 44.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. Most residents have completed Year 12, and the area is among the highest for school advantage scores.

Household wealth is very high, with 33.2% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week. Typical weekly family incomes of $2,735 are well above the national figure of $2,120.

Residents generally report better health than those in most areas, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions. Only 7.2% of people have a mental health condition, which is below the state average.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, with 19.9% of people pitching in. Unpaid care for others is also slightly more frequent than the state and national figures.

Homes are typically sized at 2.4 people, similar to the national average. However, there are more people living alone than usual, while one-parent families are much less common than in most areas.

Homes are less likely to be large, with 66.5% having three or more bedrooms, which is well below the national figure. Typical weekly rents of $355 and monthly mortgage payments of $2,167 are both higher than average.

The area is very well connected, with a 6-minute drive to the city and a high number of public transport stops. More people here commute by public transport than in most other areas.

The community is quite mobile, with 41.9% of people having moved house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals also make up a high proportion of the population at 18.2%.

Professional and managerial roles are common, as 38.9% of workers are professionals. Health care, social assistance, and education are the primary industries for the local workforce.

The area ranks at the very top for overall advantage and job skills. Its advantage score is larger than about 91% of similar areas, reflecting its high levels of education and income.

Recorded offences are much higher than in most areas. Theft is the most common issue, representing 40.3% of crimes, followed by property damage and burglary.

This is a very walkable area where every single home is within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Almost all residents can also reach a park, school, or grocery store within 15 minutes.