5109, SA

The area is a little younger than the state average, with a typical resident aged 39. Children under 15 make up 19.1% of the population, which is higher than in most similar areas.

People born overseas make up 29.0% of the community, a figure well above the South Australian average of 24.1%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

Language diversity has grown significantly, with 21.1% of people using another language at home, up from 12.3% in 2011. This is well above the state average, and 4.9% of residents speak little or no English.

About 41.7% of residents report no religion, which is a little above the national figure. This represents a significant increase from 2011, when the figure was 27.4%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 10.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below both the state and national averages.

Household incomes are well below the national average, with a typical family earning $1,508 a week. Only 9.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the national figure of 22.6%.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, as 33.7% of people live with a long-term health condition. Additionally, 8.1% of residents need help with daily activities, which is higher than the national average.

Caring for others is a common feature, with 14.3% of people providing unpaid care. However, the volunteer rate of 11.5% is well below the state average of 17.0%.

Family sizes are larger than usual, with a typical home containing 2.5 people. One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 19.0% of households.

Large homes are the norm, with 86.6% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. Detached houses are very common, and the typical weekly rent of $295 is well below the national figure.

The area is well-served by public transport, with 114 stops and a typical two-minute walk to the nearest one. However, only 5.4% of people work from home, which is far below the national average.

The community is relatively stable, as the 31.1% of people who moved in the last five years is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

The unemployment rate is 7.0%, which is a little above the national figure of 5.1%. Many residents work in health care and social assistance, retail, or construction.

The area faces significant challenges, with an overall advantage score of 894. This puts it in a lower position than about 90% of similar areas across the country.

Crime rates are much higher than in most areas, particularly for assault, motor vehicle theft, and general theft. The overall recorded offence rate is significantly above the norm for similar areas.

The area is very walkable, with 96.7% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents can also reach parks, schools, and health services within 15 minutes.