5233, SA

The area is noticeably older than the state average, with 22.7% of residents aged 65 and over. This senior population has grown since 2011, while the proportion of children under 15 has fallen slightly to 15.3%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 15.0% of the community, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 92.5% of the area. Only 2.9% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average, and no one reports speaking little or no English.

A majority of residents have no religion, at 51.6%, which is far above the national figure. This number has risen by 18 percentage points since 2011.

Many residents have high school qualifications, with 51.3% completing Year 12. Around 17.8% hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is well below the national average.

Household incomes are generally high, with 22.0% earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical weekly family income of $2,136 is a little above the South Australian figure.

The area has a lower rate of people needing help with daily activities at 4.8%. About 28.8% of residents live with a long-term health condition, most commonly arthritis.

Volunteering is much more common here than in most areas, with 23.9% of people pitching in. Unpaid care and housework are also more frequent than the national average.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per household. One-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas, making up only 9.1% of households.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 98.1% of dwellings being detached. Renting is very uncommon at 13.3%, while 41.0% of homes are owned outright.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, with 61.0% driving to work and almost no one using public transport to commute. Only 1.9% of homes have no motor vehicle.

This is a very stable area where few people move; only 27.9% of residents have changed homes in the last five years. There were no recent arrivals from overseas recorded.

Working or looking for work is more common here than in most areas, at 62.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, which is lower than both the state and national figures.

The area is relatively advantaged, scoring 7 out of 10 for overall advantage. This is higher than about 70% of similar areas.

Crime rates for assault, burglary, and property damage are much lower than in most areas. However, the robbery rate is much higher than usual.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.3. Only 45% of homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed, and most residents live far from public transport and parks.