5088, SA

The community is younger than most, with a typical age of 37 and a smaller proportion of seniors compared to the state. While children under 15 make up 17.6% of the population, there is a high number of people who have never married, at 38.1%.

People born overseas make up 36.5% of the population, a figure far above the South Australian average. The most common ancestries are English and Australian, followed by Indian and Italian.

Language diversity is very high, with 36.1% of people using a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. English remains the most common, though Punjabi and Hindi are also spoken.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most other areas, with only 33.1% of residents reporting no religion, well below the national average. Christianity is the most common faith at 37.4%, followed by Hinduism at 9.0%.

The area is well-qualified, with 25.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, a figure that has risen 14 points since 2011. Most residents have completed Year 12, which is well above the state average.

Typical incomes are lower than in most areas, with the usual household earning $1,363 a week. While this is well below the national figure, weekly incomes have risen since 2011.

About 29.2% of residents have a long-term health condition, with mental health issues being more common here than in most other areas. Around 6% of people require help with daily activities.

Volunteer rates are much lower than in most areas at 11.8%. Unpaid care for children is common at 26.4%, though fewer people spend more than 15 hours a week on housework compared to other regions.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, at 17.5%. There is also a higher proportion of people living alone than the state average, with 29.9% of households consisting of one person.

Renters are much more common here than elsewhere, making up 35.2% of households. While separate houses are the most typical dwelling, fewer people own their homes outright compared to the state average.

Public transport use is among the highest for its level, helped by the fact that every home is within a 10-minute walk of a stop. However, 8.1% of people working from home is far below the national figure.

The area is highly mobile, with 41.9% of people moving in the last five years. This trend is driven by a high number of recent overseas arrivals, who make up 19.9% of the population.

The unemployment rate is 6.8%, which is a little above the state and national figures. Many residents work in health care and social assistance, the most common industry in the area.

The area ranks lower than most for access to money and resources, with an overall advantage score of 947, which is below the national average.

Recorded offences are much higher here than in most areas, particularly theft and assault. Despite this, the crime rate fell by 19.7% over the last five years, a much larger drop than in most other areas.

This is a very walkable area, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and public transport. Most residents can also reach groceries and schools on foot, though health services are harder to access.