5234, SA

The typical resident is 43, making the area a little older than the South Australian average. Families are common here, with children under 15 making up 19.8% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian and English in heritage, with 81.3% of people born in Australia. This helps explain why the proportion of overseas-born residents is far below the state and national figures.

English is the dominant language, used by 93.5% of residents. Only 1.7% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

A striking 56.1% of residents report no religion, which is far above the national figure. This represents a significant shift in the community, with the number of non-religious people rising 25 points since 2011.

Year 12 completion is higher than in most similar areas at 55.0%. While 17.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the national average of 26.3%.

The area is relatively affluent, with a typical weekly family income of $2,075. This is a little above the state average, and the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen 11 points since 2011.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most similar areas, with only 3.6% needing help with daily activities. This is well below the South Australian average of 6.7%.

Volunteering is very common here, with 26.7% of people volunteering, which is far above the national figure. There is also a higher than usual number of former Defence Force members at 4.5%.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. This is consistent with the high percentage of couples with children (62.2%) and the fact that very few people live alone.

The area is dominated by detached houses, making up 97.9% of all dwellings. Home ownership is strong, with 40.5% of homes owned outright and only 11.1% of households renting.

Most people rely on cars, as 65.8% drive to work and only 1.1% of homes have no vehicle. Public transport use is very low, with only 0.7% of people commuting by bus or train.

The population is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is lower than in most areas. Recent arrivals from overseas have also fallen since 2011.

More adults are working or looking for work (65.6%) compared to the national figure. Unemployment is very low at 3.0%, which is a little below the state average.

The area is quite privileged, scoring an 8 out of 10 for access to money and resources. This places it ahead of about 80% of similar areas in terms of overall advantage.

While the rates of assault and burglary are much lower than in most similar areas, the overall recorded offence rate is higher than usual. There has been a sharp rise in crime over the last five years.

The neighbourhood is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.1. Access to amenities is limited, and no homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services.