5167, SA

Residents are generally older than the national average, with 20.5% aged 65 and over—a figure that has risen 3.6 points since 2011. The area also has a higher rate of de facto relationships than most similar places.

English and Australian ancestries are most common, and 23.3% of people were born overseas, though this is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, as only 5.3% of people use another language at home, which is far below both the state and national figures.

The community is marked by a very high rate of people with no religion at 59.4%, a figure that has climbed 24 points since 2011 and sits far above the national average.

While 51.6% of residents completed Year 12, the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is 17.9%, which is well below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,439, which is about the same as the South Australian average. The number of households earning $3,000 or more per week has risen 11 points since 2011.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 34.3% of people reporting a long-term health condition and 11.2% reporting a mental health condition.

Caregiving is a significant part of local life, with 30.3% of people caring for children unpaid, which is well above the national average.

Family structures are varied, with 53.2% of households being couples with children and 15.3% being one-parent families, a rate higher than most similar areas.

Homes here tend to be large, with 83.2% having three or more bedrooms. Most are separate houses, and typical weekly rent is $340, which is higher than most similar areas.

The area is well served by public transport with 39 stops, and 2.7% of people commute using these services, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Movement is relatively high, as 37.1% of residents moved in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas have fallen 5.9 points since 2011.

About 62.1% of adults are working or looking for work, with those employed most often in health care, social assistance, and construction.

The area sits around the middle of the scale for overall advantage, with a score of 971, which is slightly below the national average.

Recorded offences are much higher than in most areas, particularly regarding property damage, which accounts for 30.2% of local crimes.

The area is very walkable, with 99.8% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and 99.9% within 15 minutes of a park.