5082, SA

The community is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical resident aged 37. While the proportion of seniors is well below the South Australian figure at 14.8%, the population has grown to 16,310 people.

People born overseas make up 29.2% of the population, which is well above the state average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Italian, Irish and Greek.

Language diversity is very high, with 29.1% of people using a language other than English at home, far above the South Australian figure. Greek, Vietnamese and Italian are the most common non-English languages spoken.

About 40% of residents report having no religion, a figure that has risen by 16 percentage points since 2011. This is slightly above the national figure, though well below the state average.

This is a highly qualified area where 40.4% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas at 71.8%.

Earnings are much higher than usual, with the typical family bringing in $2,483 a week. Since 2011, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more per week has risen by 15 percentage points.

Residents are generally healthier than those in other areas, as the rate of long-term health conditions is well below the state average. Only 5.3% of people need help with daily activities.

Participation in unpaid care is higher than most areas, with 27.4% of people caring for children. However, the proportion of volunteers has fallen slightly since 2011 to 16.2%.

Most households are couples with children (61.5%), and the number of people per home is slightly higher than the national figure at 2.5. One-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas.

Renting is much more common here than in most areas, at 34.9%. Homes are typically smaller, with 65.9% having three or more bedrooms, which is far below the state average.

Public transport use is among the highest at this level, and it is very convenient to access, with a typical 2-minute walk to the nearest stop. Only 8.1% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The area is very dynamic, with 42% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also much more common here than in most other areas.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, at 69.4%, which is well above the national figure. Many residents work as professionals or managers, particularly in health and education.

The area is ranked as very advantaged, scoring in the top 10% for overall advantage and job skills. This reflects the high concentration of university qualifications and strong incomes.

Recorded offences are much higher than most areas, particularly theft and burglary. However, the overall crime rate has fallen by 16.8% over the last five years.

This is a walker's paradise where every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park and public transport. Almost all residents can also walk to groceries and schools within 15 minutes.