5085, SA

The area is much younger than most, with a typical age of 34 and a senior population that is well below the national figure. Children under 15 make up 18.7% of the community, which is slightly higher than the state average.

This is a diverse community where 41.5% of people were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Indian and Chinese ancestries are common, and India is the most frequent country of birth outside Australia at 12.1%.

Language diversity is very high, with 42.5% of residents using a language other than English at home, which is far above the state average. Punjabi, Mandarin, and Vietnamese are the most common non-English languages spoken.

The community is more religious than the state or nation, as the 32.7% of people with no religion is far below the South Australian figure. Christianity is the most common faith at 33.5%, followed by Hinduism at 10%.

Residents are highly qualified, with 32% holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national average. This trend has grown significantly since 2011, alongside a rise in the number of people completing Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $1,692, which is a little above the state figure. While typical personal incomes are higher than most areas, the share of people earning $2,000 or more a week is well below the national average.

People here are generally healthier than in other areas, with long-term health conditions affecting 23.2% of residents, which is well below the state average. However, 6% of people need help with daily activities.

While 27.7% of people provide unpaid childcare, volunteering is much lower than in most areas at 12.1%. There is also a lower rate of people providing general unpaid care compared to the state.

Homes here are slightly larger than average with 2.6 people per dwelling. Most households are couples with children (61.8%), though 27.2% of people still live alone.

Renting is much more common here than in other areas, with 36.7% of households renting and typical weekly rents at $350. Only 19.3% of homes are owned outright, which is far below the national figure.

Public transport use is much higher than in most areas, and it takes only 11 minutes to drive to the city. While 7.5% of homes have no car, very few people work from home compared to the national average.

The area is highly transitional, with 49.9% of residents moving in the last five years. This is far above the state average and is consistent with the high number of recent overseas arrivals.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, and full-time employment is well above the state average. Health care and social assistance is the most common industry.

The area ranks well for education and job skills, though it sits lower for direct access to money and resources. Overall, it is more advantaged than about 60% of similar areas.

Crime rates are much higher than in most areas, particularly for assault, property damage, and motor vehicle theft. Recorded offences per 100,000 people are significantly above the norm.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Residents have excellent access to public transport and health services, though access to groceries is far below the state average.