5127, SA

The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. While the population of seniors has risen by 8.5 points since 2011, the number of children under 15 has remained steady at 16.9%.

English and Australian are the most common ancestries, and 23% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas.

English is the main language for 87.6% of people, though the use of other languages at home has risen to 10% since 2011. This remains well below the state and national figures.

Nearly half of the community (48.1%) now report no religion, a figure that has risen by 22 points since 2011 and is well above the national average.

The area is well-qualified, with a higher than usual 56.9% of residents completing Year 12. This is reflected in a rise in bachelor degree holders to 19.7% since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,733, which is a little above the South Australian figure. The number of households earning over $3,000 a week has risen by 11 points since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.5% of people. Mental health conditions are also slightly more frequent than the national average.

Family care is a priority here, with 30% of people caring for children unpaid—a rate well above the national figure. Additionally, 4.2% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

Families are common, with 57.9% of households consisting of couples with children. Because of this, homes tend to be larger, with 2.5 people per home.

Large homes are the norm, with 88.7% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. Renting is much less common here than across Australia, at just 18.3%.

The area is highly connected, with 99.9% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Despite this, only 8.9% of people work from home, which is far below the national figure.

The community is very stable, as only 27.5% of residents have moved in the last five years. This is far below the national rate of 40.7%.

A higher than average 65.2% of adults are working or looking for work. Most of the workforce is employed in health care, education, or retail.

The area sits in the top 70% of similar areas for overall advantage, reflecting its strong access to money, resources, and job skills.

The area is relatively safe, with burglary and property damage rates much lower than in most similar areas. The overall crime rate also fell by 27.9% over five years.

This is a very walkable community, with 91.2% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a variety of amenities. Most residents are within a short stroll of parks, schools, and health services.