5152, SA

The population has grown by 6.1% since 2011 to reach 6,389 people. It is an older community than the national average, with 22.4% of residents aged 65 and over, and children under 15 make up 18.3%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 19.2% were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 49.3%.

English is the dominant language, used by 92.1% of people at home. Only 5.7% use another language, a figure far below the South Australian average of 17.8%.

A majority of residents—55.8%—report having no religion, a figure far above the national average. This has risen by 20 points since 2011.

The area is exceptionally well-qualified, with 46.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical weekly family incomes are $2,986, which is well above the national figure of $2,120. About 38.7% of households earn $3,000 or more a week.

Residents are generally healthy; only 3.0% need help with daily activities, which is much lower than most areas. Mental health conditions affect 7.4% of the population.

Community spirit is high, with 28.3% of people volunteering, far above the national average of 14.1%. Many residents also provide unpaid care for children and the home.

Families are the norm here, with 63% of homes consisting of couples with children. Only 19.7% of people live alone, which is much lower than most areas.

The area is dominated by separate houses, making up 96.5% of dwellings. Home ownership is high, with 43.7% of homes owned outright, though typical mortgage payments are much higher than average at $2,167 a month.

Most people commute by car, and 44.5% of homes have two vehicles. However, 18.6% of the workforce now works from home, a significant increase since 2011.

The community is relatively stable, with 29.8% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The workforce is highly skilled, with professionals and managers making up nearly 60% of all jobs. The unemployment rate is low at 3.3%.

This area ranks in the highest possible bracket for overall advantage, access to resources, and job skills.

The area is generally safe, with assault and motor vehicle theft rates that are much lower than most other areas.

While the area has a good number of parks and transport stops, it is less walkable than average for daily needs, with only 37.8% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries.