5108, SA

The area is much younger than most, with the typical resident aged 36 and children making up 20.4% of the population. This is a large community of over 43,000 people that has grown by 14% since 2011.

A strong overseas connection is evident here, as 33.1% of residents were born abroad, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is very high, with 32.8% of people using a language other than English at home—far above the state average of 17.8%. About 9.1% of residents speak little or no English.

The community is more religious than most in South Australia, as the 38.9% who report no religion is well below the state figure of 45.8%. Christianity, Islam, and Buddhism are the most common faiths.

Education levels are much lower than the national average, with only 9.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. While 42.6% have completed Year 12, this is far below the state figure of 54.6%.

Weekly pay is significantly lower than in most areas, with a typical family earning $1,438 compared to the national figure of $2,120. Only 7.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here, as 8.5% of people need help with daily activities and 10.8% have a mental health condition, both of which are much higher than in most areas.

Volunteering is low at 8.7%, which is well below the national figure of 14.1%. However, 13% of people provide unpaid care, which is about the same as the state average.

Homes here are larger than usual, averaging 2.7 people. One-parent families are very common at 21.6%, a rate well above the national average of 14.1%.

Renters make up 33.7% of the area, which is much higher than most places. While 83% of homes have three or more bedrooms, only 24.4% are owned outright.

The area is well served by public transport, and it is common to have no car, with 9.0% of homes lacking a vehicle. Very few people work from home at 3.9%.

The community is relatively stable, with 33.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals make up 15.5% of the population.

Unemployment is very high at 9.2%, well above the national rate of 5.1%. Many residents work as labourers or in community and personal services.

This is an area of significant disadvantage, ranking smaller than about 90% of similar areas across access to resources, job skills, and overall advantage.

Recorded offences are among the highest at this level, with very high rates of theft, property damage, and assault compared to most areas.

The area is very walkable, with nearly all homes within a short walk of public transport, parks, and schools. Almost 90% of homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed.