5096, SA

The area is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 38. Children under 15 make up 18.4% of the population, a figure higher than most similar areas.

A high proportion of residents were born overseas, at 30.8%, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. This has risen by 2.9 percentage points since 2011.

Language diversity is strong, with 25.1% of people using a language other than English at home. This is much higher than most areas and has risen 7.2 percentage points since 2011.

About 40.3% of residents report having no religion, a figure that has risen by 13 percentage points since 2011. This is slightly above the national figure of 38.9%.

While 51.2% of residents have completed Year 12, the 15.4% who hold a bachelor degree or higher is far below the national average of 26.3%.

Typical weekly family income is $1,699, which is a little below the national figure of $2,120. Only 12.5% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far below the national average.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 31.1% of people reporting a long-term health condition. Also, 7.0% of residents need help with daily activities, which is much higher than most areas.

More people provide unpaid care here than in most areas, at 14.0%. However, the volunteering rate of 12.0% is well below the state figure of 17.0%.

Homes tend to be larger and busier, with 2.6 people per home and a high rate of one-parent families at 17.6%, which is well above the national average.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 90.1% of dwellings being detached. Most homes are spacious, as 89% have three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure of 73.8%.

Public transport is highly accessible, with 96.4% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. Only 6.5% of people work from home, which is far below the national average.

Around 32% of the community moved house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 11.3% of the population, though this is lower than the state average.

The unemployment rate of 6.4% is much higher than most similar areas. While 62.3% of adults are working or looking for work, full-time employment is slightly below the national figure.

The area ranks lower than most similar places for overall advantage, with a score of 3 out of 10. It also scores low for access to money, resources, and job skills.

Recorded offences are much higher than in most areas, particularly for theft, property damage, and assault. However, the crime rate fell by 12.5% over the last five years.

The area is quite walkable, with 99.4% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and 93.5% near a school. Access to health services is a weakness, as only 38.4% of homes are within a 15-minute walk.