5144, SA

The community is far older than most areas, with 26.6% of people aged 65 and over, a figure that rose 13 points since 2011. In contrast, children under 15 make up just 12.4%, which is well below the national figure.

About 20.3% of residents were born overseas, though this is well below the national average of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, together accounting for over 75% of the population.

Around 11% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure that has risen since 2011. While English is dominant, 2.3% of residents speak little or no English, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

A large majority of residents report no religion, at 57%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. This trend has grown significantly, rising 19 points since 2011.

The area is highly qualified, with 35.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average of 22.7%. Most residents finished Year 12, and qualifications are often in management, commerce, or society and culture.

Wealth is high here, with 31.4% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the state figure of 16.5%. Typical family incomes are $2,250 weekly, which is a little above the state average.

Health levels are generally positive, as the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is lower than most areas. Long-term health conditions are reported by 29.9% of residents, similar to the national average.

Residents are very active in their community, with 27% volunteering, a figure far above the national average. Unpaid care is also common, with 15.7% of people providing unpaid care and 29.2% doing significant housework.

Families tend to be larger than average, with 2.6 people per home and 61.6% being couples with children. Conversely, one-parent families are very rare, making up only 4.6% of households.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 49.1% are owned outright. This is much higher than most areas, while the rental rate is far below the state average at only 11.3%.

Most people drive to work, though the area has an exceptionally high number of public transport stops per 1,000 people. About 13.6% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the state average.

The population is relatively stable, with only 28.7% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals make up 9.2% of the community.

Employment is steady, with 60.8% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents are professionals or managers, with a strong presence in the construction, health, and education industries.

The area ranks exceptionally high for overall advantage and access to resources, scoring a 9 or 10 out of 10. This places it above about 90% of all other areas.

Crime rates are much lower than most areas, particularly for assault and burglary. The recorded offence rate has fallen by 60% over the last five years.

The neighborhood is very car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.3. Residents have almost no access to groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.