5151, SA

The typical resident is 41, which is about the same as the state average but older than the national figure. While the population has grown by 10% since 2011, the number of children under 15 has fallen by 4.4 percentage points.

English and Australian are the most common ancestries. About 18.8% of the community was born overseas, a figure that is higher than most similar areas but well below the state and national averages.

English is the main language for 86.4% of residents. Those using another language at home make up 8.4% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the national figure.

A majority of residents—53.8%—now report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and has risen by 24 percentage points since 2011.

The area is highly qualified, with 37.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 71.6% having completed Year 12, both of which are far above state and national figures.

Typical household income is $2,386 per week, which is far above the state average. The area is among the highest for wealth, with 37.7% of households earning $3,000 or more each week.

The community is quite healthy, with only 1.7% of people needing help with daily activities. However, 31.1% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure.

Volunteer rates are very high at 29.3%, far above the national average. Unpaid care is also common, with 15.1% of people providing unpaid care and 29.0% caring for children.

Families are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. This is consistent with a high proportion of couples with children (67.4%) and a very low number of people living alone.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 87.7% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is rare at 11.6%, and typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,100, which is well above the state average.

Cars are essential here, with 87.8% of homes owning at least one vehicle. While 13.6% of people work from home, others rely on cars or the few available bus routes to commute.

The population is very stable, as only 27.9% of people have moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The local workforce is strong, with 68.6% of adults working or looking for work and a very low unemployment rate of 1.3%, which is well below the state average.

This area ranks among the most advantaged in the country, scoring a maximum of 10 for access to resources, education, and job skills.

The burglary rate is much lower than most similar areas, though the crime rate has seen a significant increase over the last five years.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.2. Residents have almost no access to groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.