5083, SA

The area is younger than most, with a typical resident aged 37 and a low proportion of seniors compared to the state. Its population grew by 9.5% since 2011 to reach 7,953 people.

Cultural diversity is high, with 29.9% of people born overseas—well above the state figure. Indian and English are among the most common birthplaces after Australia.

A home in this area is much more likely to use a language other than English than most across the state. This has risen 6.8 points since 2011 to 28.8%, with Mandarin and Punjabi being common.

About 39.8% of residents report no religion, which is similar to the national figure. Hinduism is also present at 7.2%, which is notable compared to other areas.

The community is far more qualified than the state and national average, with 36.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. School completion is also very high, with 69.3% finishing Year 12.

Typical weekly family income is $2,309, which is a little above the national figure. High earners are common, with 23.8% of households earning $3,000 or more per week.

Residents are generally healthier than those in other areas, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions (26.5%) than the state average.

Care for children is a priority here, with 28.9% of people providing unpaid childcare. This is higher than both the state and national figures.

While 60.7% of households are couples with children, there is a high number of people living alone (29.6%), which is well above the national average.

Rental properties are much more common than elsewhere, making up 34.8% of homes. The area has far fewer large three-bedroom houses compared to the rest of South Australia.

Public transport use is among the highest for its level, and the area is very connected, with 30 different routes serving the community.

The population is quite mobile, with 42.7% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 23.2% of the community.

A high number of adults are working or looking for work (69.0%), which is well above the state average. Many residents work in health, education, or professional roles.

The area ranks as very advantaged overall, particularly in terms of education and job skills, where it sits in the top 20% of similar areas.

The area has a much higher recorded offence rate than most, with theft and burglary being the most common crimes, though the overall crime rate fell 43.2% over five years.

This is a very walkable neighbourhood where 100% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park.