5142, SA

The population has grown slightly since 2011 to 581 people. It is an older community compared to the rest of Australia, with nearly 20% of residents aged 65 or over.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with an overseas birthplace represent 14.5% of the population, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 91.4% of the community. Only 2.9% of people use another language at home, a figure far below both the state and national averages.

A large majority of residents—nearly 60%—report having no religion, which is far above the national figure. This trend has risen sharply since 2011.

The area is highly qualified, with 30.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the state average, and 62.4% of residents have completed Year 12.

Household wealth is high, with 31.5% of homes earning over $3,000 a week, far above the state average. The typical family income is $2,537 per week, which is well above the national figure.

Residents are generally healthy, with only 3.1% needing help with daily activities. This is well below the state average and significantly lower than it was in 2011.

Volunteering is very common here, with 32.6% of people volunteering, far above the national average. Unpaid care is also high, with 34.2% of people caring for children unpaid.

Family homes are common, with 63.3% being couples with children. Only 7.1% of households are one-parent families, which is much lower than most areas.

Detached houses dominate the landscape at 90.9%, and renting is rare at just 11.9%. Typical weekly rents are $385, which is well above the state figure.

Most people drive to work, though 14.3% now work from home, up from 5.1% in 2011. The area has a high number of public transport stops relative to its population.

The community is relatively stable, as only 25.8% of people moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The area has a very low unemployment rate of 2.8%. A high proportion of residents are professionals or managers, and 68.5% of adults are working or looking for work.

The area is highly advantaged, ranking higher than about 80% of similar areas for overall advantage, education, and access to resources.

Crime rates for assault and burglary are much lower than in most areas. However, the overall crime rate has seen a very sharp increase over the last five years.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score well below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services.