5125, SA

The population has aged over the last decade, with the typical resident now 42 and the proportion of seniors rising 7.3 points since 2011. While the total population grew to 20,405, the share of children under 15 has fallen by 3.3 points.

About 21.7% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas, though this is well below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, making up 47.9% and 37.1% respectively.

English is the primary language for 89.1% of the community. Those who use another language at home make up 8.5% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the national average of 22.3%.

A nearly half of residents (49.3%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average. This represents a significant shift in the community, as this number rose by 21 points since 2011.

Education levels are rising, with the share of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher increasing to 19.0%. Most residents have completed Year 12, and the area is home to a large number of school enrolments.

Incomes are notably high, with a typical household earning $1,841 a week, which is well above the South Australian figure. The number of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen by 14 points since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.8% of residents. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most reported long-term issues, each affecting 9.8% of the population.

Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 29.4% of people providing this support, which is well above the national average. The area also has a high proportion of former Defence Force members at 4.4%.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of families with children and the fact that only 22.7% of people live alone, which is well below the state average.

Detached houses dominate the landscape, making up 90.8% of all homes. A huge 87.1% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms, meaning people per bedroom is much lower than in most other areas.

The area is very well connected, with 123 public transport stops and 94.9% of homes within a 10-minute walk of one. Despite this, 66.7% of workers still rely on driving as their primary way to get to work.

The community is relatively stable, as only 29.4% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. The share of recent overseas arrivals has also fallen up 5.5 points since 2011.

More adults are working or looking for work here (66.6%) than in most similar areas, and the unemployment rate is a little below the national average. Most people work in health care, retail, or education.

The area is quite advantaged, scoring an 8 out of 10 for access to money and resources. This puts it ahead of about 80% of similar areas across the country.

While the overall recorded offence rate is higher than most areas, burglary is much lower than usual. Theft is the most common issue, accounting for 37.9% of offences.

The area is moderately walkable, with 98.2% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. While most residents can easily walk to groceries and transport, fewer can reach health services on foot compared to the state average.