5201, SA

The community is growing and family-oriented, with 19.4% of people being children under 15, which is higher than most areas. While the typical age of 41 is about the same as the state average, there are far fewer seniors here than in the rest of South Australia.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people (10.8%) compared to the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the primary language for 90.9% of the population. Only 2.7% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the state and national averages.

A significant 60% of residents report having no religion, which is among the highest proportions for this level of area. This figure has risen sharply by 25 points since 2011.

Qualifications are rising, with the proportion of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher increasing to 18.7%. Over half of the residents have completed Year 12, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Incomes are notably high, with the typical weekly household earning $1,973, well above the state figure of $1,455. The number of households earning $3,000 or more per week has also risen by 13 points since 2011.

Residents are generally healthy, as the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is much lower than most areas. About 29.2% of people live with a long-term health condition.

This is a high-participation area where 21.4% of people volunteer, well above the national figure. Unpaid care is also common, with 32.1% of people caring for children without pay.

The area is dominated by families, and 58.5% of households consist of couples with children. This helps explain why the typical home holds 2.7 people, which is much higher than most areas.

Housing is almost entirely made up of separate houses (99%), with 88% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very uncommon here, at just 11.2%, far below the national average.

Car dependence is very high, as 0.9% of homes have no motor vehicle, much lower than most areas. Public transport use is rare, with only 0.7% of people using it to commute.

Movement into the area is steady, with 34.7% of residents moving in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas are much less common here than in other parts of Australia.

The workforce is strong, with an unemployment rate of 2.8%, which is much lower than most areas. Full-time employment is also higher than the national average at 59.9%.

The area is highly advantaged, ranking in the top 10% for access to money and resources. Overall, it is more advantaged than about 70% of similar areas.

The community is relatively safe, with assault and burglary rates among the lowest for its level. Property damage and theft rates are also much lower than most areas.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 3.6. Many homes are far from amenities, with half of the residents living more than 15 minutes' walk from a park or grocery store.