5174, SA

The area is generally older than the national average, and the number of people aged 65 and over rose by 7.6 points since 2011. It also has a very high proportion of people in de facto relationships, at 18.7%, which is well above the state and national figures.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, and while 20.4% of residents were born overseas, this is well below the national figure. The proportion of overseas-born residents fell by 4.3 points since 2011.

English is the dominant language, with 89.5% of people using it at home. Only 4.6% use another language, a figure that is far below the national average and has fallen since 2011.

A large majority of the community—61.4%—report having no religion. This is far above the national figure and represents a 19 point increase since 2011.

Education levels are lower than the national average, with only 14.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, more people have completed Year 12 than in 2011, and the number of university degrees has risen by 5 points.

Typical weekly household income is $1,445, which is about the same as the South Australian figure. Incomes have risen since 2011, with the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more per week growing by 9.9 points.

A higher than average proportion of residents—32.3%—live with a long-term health condition, and mental health issues are also more common than in most areas. About 5.4% of people need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is common here, with 14.4% of people providing care, a rate much higher than most similar areas. More people are caring for children unpaid than the national average, though this fell slightly since 2011.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.5 people per household, and 53.2% are couples with children. Fewer people live alone compared to the state average, and the number of one-parent families is slightly higher than most areas.

The area is dominated by detached houses, which make up 97.3% of dwellings. Most homes are large, with 83.8% having three or more bedrooms, and renting is far less common here than across Australia.

Car use is essential, as 67.5% of people drive to work and very few homes have no vehicle. While there are many public transport stops, the drive time to the city is a very long 90 minutes.

The area has seen a significant drop in recent overseas arrivals, which fell 12 points since 2011 to just 3.4%. About 33.7% of residents moved house in the last five years.

Full-time employment is much lower here than in most similar areas. The most common industries for local workers are construction and health care, with 15.3% of the workforce in each.

The community has a relatively strong access to money and resources, ranking higher than 70% of similar areas. However, its overall advantage score is below the national average, largely due to lower levels of education and job skills.

The total number of recorded offences is higher than in most areas, though the rates of assault, theft and motor vehicle theft are lower than typical. Property damage is the most frequent offence reported.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services or schools. While many residents live near a park or public transport stop, the overall walkability score is far below the state average.