5154, SA

The area is noticeably older than most, with a typical resident aged 45 and a growing senior population that rose to 21.7% since 2011. Families are common here, as 19.5% of residents are children under 15.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 18.3% were born overseas. English is the most common ancestry at 50.7%, followed by Australian and Scottish heritage.

English is the primary language for 94.3% of the community. Only 4% of people use another language at home, which is far below the South Australian and national figures.

A majority of residents report having no religion, at 59.2%. This figure has risen by 20 points since 2011 and is far above the national average.

This is a highly qualified community where 46.3% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure, and 76.8% of residents have completed Year 12.

Incomes are very high, with 39.1% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical family income is $2,844 per week, which is well above the national figure.

Residents generally enjoy good health, as the 3.7% who need help with daily activities is much lower than in most similar areas. Mental health conditions are also less common than the state average.

Community spirit is strong, with 30.6% of people volunteering, far above the national figure. Unpaid care is also common, with 36.6% of people caring for children.

Large family units are the norm, with 64.9% of homes being couples with children. This helps explain why people per home is 2.8, which is much higher than in most areas.

The area is almost entirely separate houses, with 99.5% of dwellings being detached. Most are large, with 92.6% having three or more bedrooms, and 45.5% are owned outright.

Almost every home has a car, with only 1.3% having no vehicle. While 18.8% of people work from home, those who commute mainly use cars.

The population is relatively stable, as 28.9% of residents moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

Professional and managerial roles are common, with 38.4% of workers in professional jobs. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is lower than the state and national figures.

This area ranks at the very top for overall advantage, scoring a 10 out of 10 for access to money, resources, and job skills.

Crime rates for theft and assault are much lower than in most similar areas, though the overall crime rate has risen by 61.1% over the last five years.

The area is somewhat walkable with excellent access to parks for 98.5% of homes. However, it is far less walkable for groceries and schools compared to the state average.