5133, SA

The typical resident is 47, making the area noticeably older than both the state and national figures. While the population shrank by 29% since 2011, there has been a rise in people aged 65 and over.

About 21.2% of people were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, with English making up 47.4% of the population.

English is the primary language for 89.4% of residents, which is far above the national figure. Only 5.8% of people use another language at home, though this rose slightly since 2011.

People with no religion make up 46.3% of the community, a figure that rose by 18 points since 2011 and is well above the national average.

The area is highly qualified, with 28.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the state average and is reflected in the common fields of engineering and management.

Weekly typical household incomes are $2,233, which is well above the national figure of $1,746. This wealth is striking, with 30.1% of households earning $3,000 or more per week.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with a much lower rate of mental health conditions and fewer people needing help with daily activities.

This is a highly active community where 25.2% of people volunteer, a figure far above the national average. Many residents also provide unpaid care or do significant amounts of housework.

Families are the norm here, with 70.6% being couples with children. Consequently, homes are larger, averaging 2.9 people, which is higher than most other areas.

Housing is exclusively detached houses, with 92.7% having three or more bedrooms. Ownership is very high, as 45.5% of homes are owned outright, and only 7.3% of residents rent.

The area is almost entirely dependent on cars, with 0.0% of homes lacking a motor vehicle. While there are some bus routes, the walk to the nearest stop can take up to 69 minutes.

The population is very stable, with only 21.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

More people are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. Full-time employment is also high at 62.2%, well above the national average.

This is a highly advantaged area, ranking in the top 10% for access to money and resources. It scores 1,052 for overall advantage, which is higher than 81% of all areas.

The area has a very low rate of assault and theft, but it experiences a much higher rate of burglary than most similar areas.

The neighborhood is very car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.2. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school or health service, and only 9% are near a park.