5112, SA

The community is younger than most, with a typical age of 37 and 19.9% of the population being children under 15. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 4.6% of the area, which is a little above the state figure.

People born overseas make up 28.4% of the population, which is well above the South Australian average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, though arrivals from Nepal and the Philippines also contribute to the area's diversity.

Language diversity has grown significantly, with 20.3% of residents using a language other than English at home. This rise is mirrored by the fact that 6.5% speak little or no English, a figure well above the national average.

About 44.8% of residents report no religion, which is well above the national figure. This is a growing trend, rising 13 points since 2011.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 7.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree and 36.6% completing Year 12. Despite this, the area has a high number of schools, with 12 located within 3 km.

Typical incomes are far below the national figure, with the usual household earning $992 a week. Very few households earn $3,000 or more per week, at just 6.9%.

Health challenges are more common here, as 36% of people have a long-term health condition. This includes a mental health rate of 14.3%, which is well above the state and national figures.

While 14% of people provide unpaid care, which is higher than most areas, volunteering is low. Only 9.4% of residents volunteer, well below the national figure of 14.1%.

Family structures are distinctive, with one-parent families making up 26.4% of the area—far above the state average. A large number of people also live alone, at 33.7%.

Rental properties are very common, with 43% of households renting, far above the national average. Typical weekly rents are lower than usual at $230, and only 21.5% of homes are owned outright.

The area has excellent transit access, with 150 public transport stops and 96.4% of homes within a 10-minute walk of one. However, 16.8% of homes have no motor vehicle, among the highest for similar areas.

The population is relatively mobile, with 35.1% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 14% of the community.

Working or looking for work is much less common here, at 47.7%, which is far below the national figure. The unemployment rate is 12.8%, well above the state average of 5.4%.

The area faces significant disadvantage, ranking in the bottom 10% for access to money, resources, and job skills compared to other similar areas.

Recorded offences are among the highest for this level, particularly for theft, assault, and burglary. However, the overall crime rate has fallen by 13.7% over the last five years.

The area is somewhat walkable, with 99.1% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Most residents can also reach groceries and public transport within 15 minutes, though health services are less accessible.