5232, SA

The community is far older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 52. While children under 15 make up only 11.5% of the population, the number of seniors has risen to 21.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 18.4% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. English, Australian, and German are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 88.9% of the area. While 7.1% of people use another language at home, which is higher than in similar areas, no one in the community speaks little or no English.

A majority of residents (56.5%) report no religion, a figure far above the national average. This trend has grown significantly, rising 22 points since 2011.

The workforce is well qualified, with 23.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is higher than most similar areas, and the number of people completing Year 12 has risen since 2011.

Income levels are very high, with a typical household earning $1,875 a week, well above the state figure. The proportion of households earning over $3,000 weekly has risen sharply by 21 points since 2011.

The area is healthier than most, with only 2.6% of people needing help with daily activities, which is well below the national average. About 28.5% of residents have a long-term health condition.

Residents are very active in their community, with 27.4% volunteering, far above the national figure. Unpaid care and housework are also much more common here than in most areas.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.8 people per household, which is a little above the national average. Only 10.5% of people live alone, among the lowest rates for similar areas.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, with 53.1% owned outright, far above the state average. Renting is very rare at just 4.2%, and typical weekly rent is much lower than the national figure.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as 0.0% of people commute using public transport. Every home in the area owns at least one motor vehicle.

The population is very stable; only 19.1% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

More adults are working or looking for work (67.5%) than in most similar areas. Common industries include health care, construction, and public administration.

The area ranks as highly advantaged, scoring a 10 out of 10 for access to money and resources. This puts it among the most advantaged areas in the region.

Assault and theft rates are much lower than in most areas. However, the rate of property damage is much higher than usual.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.8. No one lives within a 15-minute walk of a school, grocery store, or health service.