5110, SA

Children under 15 make up 21.7% of the population, which is well above the national figure. This contributes to a younger profile, as the typical resident is 36, though the number of seniors has risen by 4.8 points since 2011.

Overseas birth is common here, with 30.4% of people born abroad, which is well above the South Australian average. The most common ancestries include English and Australian, followed by a significant Vietnamese community at 7.0%.

Language diversity is high, with 32.2% of people using a language other than English at home—far above the state average. This is reflected in the 9.5% of residents who speak little or no English, one of the highest rates for similar areas.

About 39.7% of the community report no religion, a figure that has risen by 13 points since 2011. Other significant groups include Christians at 34.1% and Buddhists at 11.2%.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 9.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents have a Certificate III or IV, which is the most common highest qualification at 41.2%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,403, which is a little below the national figure. Only 10% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, although this has risen by 7.4 points since 2011.

A higher than usual 7.2% of people need help with daily activities, a figure that rose 1.7 points since 2011. Long-term health conditions are reported at 28.3%, which is about the same as the national average.

A high 30.1% of residents provide unpaid childcare, well above the national average. Conversely, volunteering is among the lowest for similar areas, with only 7.8% of people volunteering.

Homes here are typically larger, with 2.8 people per home, which is a little above the state average. There is also a high proportion of one-parent families at 18.7%, well above the national figure.

The area is dominated by separate houses (91.5%), and 86.4% of homes have three or more bedrooms, far above the national average. Renting is more common than in most areas, with 23.9% of households renting.

Most people rely on cars, with 72.8% of workers driving to work. The area is poorly served by public transport, as the typical walk to the nearest stop takes 44 minutes.

The community is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years fell by 10 points since 2011. Recent overseas arrivals make up 11.3% of the population.

The unemployment rate is 7.4%, which is a little above the national figure. Common industries for local workers include health care and social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade.

The area ranks among the lowest for overall advantage and job skills compared to similar regions, with an overall advantage score of 882.

Recorded offences are among the highest for similar areas, with a particularly high rate of theft. However, the overall crime rate has fallen by 14% over the last five years.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.5, well below the state average. Only 40.7% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, far below the state figure of 64.4%.