5156, SA

The typical resident is 41 years old, and the community is notably older than the national average. While the number of seniors has risen significantly since 2011, there are also many more children under 15 here than in most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 16.9% of the population, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, with 90.9% of people using it only. This means far fewer people speak another language at home compared to the state and national averages.

A large majority of residents report having no religion, at 61.4%. This figure is far above the national average and has risen by 19 points since 2011.

This is a highly qualified area, as 34.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the state average, and 68.4% of residents have finished Year 12.

Incomes are much higher than usual, with the typical household earning $2,229 a week. About 31.4% of homes earn $3,000 or more weekly, a figure that has risen sharply since 2011.

While fewer people here need help with daily activities compared to most areas, there is a much higher rate of mental health conditions than in similar places.

Residents are very active in their community, with 25.8% volunteering, which is far above the national figure. There is also a high rate of people providing unpaid care for children.

Homes tend to be larger than average, with 2.7 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 63.2% of households are couples with children and very few people live alone.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, and 90.4% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare here, with only 6.2% of households renting their home.

Most people rely on cars, though the area has a very high number of public transport stops. About 15.7% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the state average.

The community is very stable, as only 23.2% of people moved in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

A high proportion of adults—67.7%—are working or looking for work, which is well above the national average. Many residents work as professionals in education, health, and construction.

This area ranks among the most advantaged in the country, scoring a 9 out of 10 for overall advantage due to high levels of education, job skills, and resources.

Crime rates for theft and assault are much lower than in most similar areas, although the overall crime rate has risen by 9.1% over the last five years.

The neighborhood is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.4. While many homes are near parks and transport, there are no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk.