5251, SA

The area is noticeably younger than the state average, with 19.7% of the population being children under 15. While the typical age is 37, the senior population rose by 4.4 percentage points since 2011 to reach 17.4%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and English and Australian are the most common ancestries. Those born overseas make up 16.8% of the community, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 89.4% of residents. Only 7.0% use another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

A majority of people here report having no religion, at 52.7%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9% and has risen by 22 percentage points since 2011.

The community is well-qualified, with 58.6% of residents completing Year 12, which is well above the state average. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 22.0% of adults.

Incomes are generally strong, with a typical weekly family income of $2,045, which is a little above the state figure. Weekly personal income is also higher than most areas at $814.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 11.2% of residents. Additionally, 31.4% of people live with a long-term health condition.

The area has a high rate of unpaid childcare, with 31.0% of people providing this support. Volunteering is also more common than in most areas, involving 19.8% of the population.

Homes here tend to be larger, with 2.5 people per household. One-parent families make up 15.3% of the community, while 24.8% of people live alone.

Large detached houses are the norm, with 91.5% of homes being separate houses and 86.9% having three or more bedrooms. However, only 24.4% of homes are owned outright, which is much lower than most areas.

Most people drive to work, though 2.9% use public transport, which is much higher than in similar areas. Only 10.8% of the workforce works from home, far below the national figure.

This is a highly mobile community, with 50.4% of residents having moved in the last five years. This is far above the state average of 36.9%.

More adults here are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 65.4%. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is lower than both the state and national figures.

The area sits slightly above the middle for overall advantage, with a score of 990. This puts it ahead of about 57% of similar areas across the country.

Theft rates are higher than most areas, though burglary and motor vehicle theft are much lower. Total recorded offences are higher than most areas at 3,524 per 100,000 people.

The area is only somewhat walkable, with a score of 4.2. Many residents live far from essential services, as only 42.7% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school.