5150, SA

The area is a mix of generations; 22.8% of people are children under 15, which is well above the national figure, while 26.3% are seniors. The typical resident is 44, and the population has shrunk slightly since 2016.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 17.5% were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the state average.

About 17.5% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure that rose 11 points since 2016. Despite this diversity, no one in the area speaks little or no English.

Christianity is the most common faith at 50.9%. Those with no religion make up 36.8% of the community, which is well below the South Australian average.

This is a highly qualified community, with 34.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—far above the state average. Since 2016, the share of people who completed Year 12 has risen by 15 points to 63.8%.

Incomes are very high here, with a typical household earning $2,666 a week, far above the state figure. A quarter of the population earns $2,000 or more weekly, which is far above the national average.

While 35.1% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure, no one currently needs help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common, with 29.8% of people volunteering—far above the national figure. This is despite a lower-than-average number of people providing unpaid care or housework.

Families with children make up 60.9% of households, and homes are generally larger than usual with 2.6 people per home.

Every single home in the area is a separate house. While 40.0% are owned outright, 25.0% of households are renting, a significant increase since 2016 when there were no renters.

The community is entirely dependent on cars; 100% of homes have at least one vehicle and no one commutes by public transport. While there are many bus routes nearby, the walk to the nearest stop takes 52 minutes.

The area has seen a moderate amount of movement, with 38.0% of people moving in the last five years, up 13 points since 2016.

The workforce is primarily composed of professionals, and there is currently a 0.0% unemployment rate. Most residents work in accommodation, food, or education.

This area ranks at the very top for overall advantage, with a perfect score for access to money, resources, and job skills.

The area is very car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.9, largely because there are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.