5212, SA

The population is far older than the national figure, with seniors making up 44.3% of the community. This has increased by 10 points since 2011, while the proportion of children under 15 has fallen to 12.1%, which is well below the state average.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common here, and about 20% of residents were born overseas, a figure that has remained steady since 2011.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 3.1% of people using another language at home, far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A large proportion of the community reported having no religion, at 48.5%, which is well above the national average and has risen by 18 points since 2011.

The number of adults with a bachelor degree or higher rose to 21.3% by 2021. Year 12 completion has also increased since 2011, though it remains well below the national figure.

Typical incomes are much lower than in most areas, with the usual weekly household income sitting at $1,073, far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are common here, as 43.6% of people have a long-term health condition and 10.1% need help with daily activities, both of which are among the highest figures for similar areas.

This is a highly active community where 26.6% of people volunteer, far above the national figure. There is also a notably high rate of people who served in the Defence Force.

Homes are generally smaller, with 2.1 people per dwelling, and nearly 30% of residents live alone. Over half of all households are couples without children.

Most people live in separate houses, and 43.4% own their home outright, which is far above the national figure. Typical weekly rent is $280, well below the national average.

Cars are essential here, as public transport use is very low at 0.4% and the typical drive time to the city is 66 minutes. Almost every home has at least one motor vehicle.

About 37.2% of residents moved in the last five years, and the number of recent overseas arrivals rose to 6.7% since 2011.

Working or looking for work is less common here than in most areas, with only 40.1% of adults in the workforce. The most common industries are health care, construction, and retail.

The area's overall advantage score is 951, which is smaller than about 64% of similar areas.

Property damage is a more frequent issue here, and the robbery rate is much higher than most areas. However, motor vehicle theft is among the lowest at this level.

The area is somewhat walkable, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and most within reach of groceries and health services.