5115, SA

The community is far younger than the state and national average, with 26.7% of people under 15. This youthfulness is accompanied by a higher-than-usual proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, at 4.1%, and a high rate of de facto relationships.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 17.6% were born overseas, a figure that rose slightly since 2011. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

About 14.6% of people use a language other than English at home, which is a rise of 5.3 points since 2011. A small number of residents, 2.7%, speak little or no English.

The area has a very high proportion of people with no religion at 57.0%, which is far above the national figure. This has seen a significant increase of 22 points since 2011.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 10.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. While 49.0% have completed Year 12, this is well below the state and national figures.

Typical weekly household income is $1,439, which is about the same as the state average. However, high-income earners are rare here, as only 7.9% of households earn $3,000 or more a week.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 13.1% of residents. Around 6.7% of people also need help with daily activities.

A high 34.7% of people provide unpaid childcare, which is well above the national figure. Conversely, volunteering is very low at 8.3%, and a higher-than-usual 4.3% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per household. The area has a very high rate of one-parent families at 26.4%, which is far above both state and national levels.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 90.6% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is much more common than elsewhere, at 41.7%, while only 10.9% of homes are owned outright.

Most people drive to work, and only 5.0% work from home, which is far below the national figure. While there are many public transport stops, it takes an average of 17 minutes to walk to the nearest one.

The population is highly mobile, with 52.3% of people moving in the last five years. This is far above the state and national averages.

More adults are working or looking for work here (67.1%) than in most areas, though the unemployment rate is also higher at 7.2%. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or retail.

The area ranks among the lowest in the state for overall advantage, scoring 1 out of 10 for both job skills and general access to resources.

Recorded offences are among the highest at this level, with a total of 8,893 per 100,000 people. Theft, assault, and property damage are much more frequent than in most areas.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a low walkability score of 4.0. While most homes are near a park, very few are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.