5231, SA

The area is noticeably older than the state and national averages, with the typical resident aged 46. While the number of seniors has risen since 2011, the proportion of children under 15 has fallen to 17.0%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas represent 15.7% of the population, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 92.4% of the community. Only 1.6% of people use another language at home, a figure that is far below both the state and national averages.

A majority of residents report having no religion, at 54.6%. This is far above the national figure and has risen by 14 points since 2011.

About half of the residents have completed Year 12, which is well below the national average. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 16.1% of the population.

Incomes are high here, with typical family weekly earnings at $2,287. The proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen sharply by 17 points since 2011.

While few people need help with daily activities, the area has a higher rate of long-term health conditions than most other areas, including mental health and arthritis.

Residents are more likely to volunteer and provide unpaid care than those in most other areas. Around 22.2% of people volunteer, although this is down from 2011.

Family life is common here, with 61.7% of households consisting of couples with children. Consequently, homes are larger than average, typically holding 2.6 people.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 96.8% of homes being detached. Large homes are the norm, as 87.3% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, with 68% of workers driving to work. Very few homes are without a motor vehicle, and only 0.7% of people use public transport to commute.

The population is very stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state and national averages. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Job prospects are strong, with an unemployment rate of 3.7% and a higher proportion of full-time workers than most other areas. Many residents work in construction and healthcare.

The area is highly advantaged, ranking 8 out of 10 overall. It scores a perfect 10 for access to money and resources.

Rates of assault, burglary, and property damage are much lower than in most areas, although there has been a high increase in the overall crime rate over the last five years.

The area is very car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.7. There are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk for any residents.