5093, SA

The typical resident is 39, making the area a little younger than the state average. However, the senior population has grown, with 20.5% of people now aged 65 or over, which is well above the national figure.

International backgrounds are common here, as 30.7% of people were born overseas—a figure well above the South Australian average. Indian, English, and German are among the most common ancestries.

Language diversity has risen sharply since 2011, with 27.8% of people now using a language other than English at home. This is far above the state average, and Punjabi is the most common non-English language.

About 38.4% of residents report having no religion, which is about the same as the national figure but well below the South Australian average. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 38.9%.

Education levels have risen since 2011, and 19.8% of adults now hold a bachelor degree or higher. While this is higher than in most similar areas, it remains well below the national average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,417, which is about the same as the state average. However, this area has far fewer high earners than the national average, with only 12% of households earning $3,000 or more a week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most similar areas, with 31.1% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure.

Volunteer rates are much lower than in most similar areas, with only 13.2% of people volunteering. This is a drop from 2011.

Family life is prominent, with a high rate of one-parent families (17.3%) compared to the national figure. Households are slightly larger than usual, averaging 2.5 people per home.

The area is dominated by large separate houses, with 89.2% of homes having three or more bedrooms. This is far above the state and national figures.

Public transport is widely used and accessible; 5.8% of people commute by it, which is higher than most areas. The area is well-served by 14 different routes.

The community is relatively stable, with 32.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 13% of the population.

The unemployment rate is 6.6%, which is a little above both the state and national figures. Many residents work in health care and social assistance.

The area is ranked lower than about 60% of similar areas for overall advantage, reflecting lower typical incomes and job skills relative to other regions.

Recorded offences are much higher than in most similar areas, with a particularly high rate of motor vehicle theft and a high overall crime rate of 4,350 offences per 100,000 people.

This is a very walkable area, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of both a park and a school. Nearly all residents live within a 10-minute walk of public transport.