5240, SA

The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. While children under 15 make up 16.5% of the population, the number of seniors has risen to 20.4% since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those from overseas represent just 11.8% of the population, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 90.6% of residents, and only 5.1% use another language at home. This is far below the state and national figures, and no residents reported speaking little or no English.

A large majority of people here report having no religion, at 56.6%. This is far above the national figure, and the trend has risen sharply by 20 points since 2011.

The community is well-qualified, with 23.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This reflects a professional workforce, with a high number of qualifications in health, management, and engineering.

Typical weekly household income is $1,968, which is well above the state figure. Higher earners are common here, with 26.6% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, a figure that has risen 18 points since 2011.

Residents are generally healthy, with only 1.9% needing help with daily activities, which is well below the national figure. However, 30.9% do live with a long-term health condition.

Volunteerism is very high here, with 27% of people volunteering, far above the national figure. Many residents also spend significant time on unpaid housework and childcare.

Homes here are larger than most, with an average of 2.8 people per dwelling. There are far fewer people living alone than the state average, and one-parent families are much less common.

Every single home in the area is a separate detached house. Renting is very rare at 12%, while 41.8% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with no one commuting by public transport. Working from home is more common than in most areas, with 18.9% of the workforce doing so.

The population is very stable, as only 27.4% of residents have moved in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Job security is high, with an unemployment rate of just 2.0%, well below the national figure. A high proportion of the workforce are professionals or managers.

The area ranks very high for overall advantage, scoring an 8 out of 10. This is driven by strong access to money and resources, as well as high levels of education and job skills.

Motor vehicle theft is among the highest at this level, though the assault rate is much lower than most areas. Recorded offences are higher than in many other similar areas.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.4. There are no groceries, health services, or public transport stops within a 15-minute walk of any home.