5097, SA

The community is older than the national average, and the number of seniors has risen by 5.7 percentage points since 2011. Children under 15 make up 16.8% of the population, which is about the same as the state figure.

About 21.9% of residents were born overseas, though this is well below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, accounting for 43.2% and 35.7% respectively.

While 12.5% of people use a language other than English at home—an increase of 4 percentage points since 2011—this is still well below the national average.

A large proportion of the community reports no religion at 48.1%, which is well above the national figure. This trend has grown significantly, rising 20 percentage points since 2011.

Qualifications are rising, with the share of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher increasing to 19.2% since 2011. Over half of residents have completed Year 12, which is higher than most similar areas.

Typical weekly household income is $1,564, which is about the same as the South Australian figure. High earners are less common here, with only 7.2% of people earning $2,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 34.2% of people living with a long-term health condition. This includes a higher-than-usual rate of mental health conditions at 10.8%.

Unpaid care for children is more common here than in most areas, at 28.5%. Around 14.9% of residents are volunteers, which is slightly below the state average.

Most homes are occupied by couples with children (55.1%) or couples without children (30.0%). One-parent families make up 14.1% of households, which is higher than in most similar areas.

The area is dominated by large homes, with 86.5% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common here than in the rest of the state, occurring in only 16.4% of homes.

Public transport use is among the highest for its level, with 6.9% of people commuting this way. The area is well-served, with 73 public transport stops and a very short 3-minute walk to the nearest one.

The population is relatively stable, with 31.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national rate of 40.7%.

About 62.1% of adults are working or looking for work, slightly above the national figure. The most common industries for local workers are health care, retail, and education.

The area has a moderate level of advantage, scoring 6 out of 10 for overall advantage and access to resources, placing it above about 60% of similar areas.

The total number of recorded offences is higher than in most areas, though the robbery rate is among the lowest. Theft is the most frequent crime, making up 38.9% of offences.

The area is very walkable, with 99.9% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Almost every resident can reach a park, school, or health service within a 15-minute walk.