5252, SA

The area is much younger than most similar places, with children under 15 making up 21.8% of the population. Seniors are far less common here than in the rest of the state, representing only 13.0% of residents.

Most residents were born in Australia (83.0%), and the population of those born overseas is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 92.4% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below both the state and national figures.

A large majority of residents—59.1%—report having no religion, a figure far above the national average. This has risen by 21 points since 2011.

The area has seen a rise in qualifications, with 20.1% of adults now holding a bachelor degree or higher. Over half of residents (56.3%) have completed Year 12, which is higher than most similar areas.

Typical weekly household income is $1,768, which is a little above the South Australian figure. This typical income has risen by $461 since 2011.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 11.0% of residents. However, those needing help with daily activities are slightly below the national average at 4.2%.

Residents are very active in their community, with a volunteer rate of 21.3% that is well above the national figure. Many people also provide unpaid care for children, which is among the highest rates for similar areas.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of families with children, while only 21.0% of people live alone.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses (98.1%), with 89.3% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is common, though the proportion of homes owned outright is much lower than in most areas.

Most people rely on cars, as only 2.0% of homes have no motor vehicle. While there are several bus routes, it is a long walk to the nearest stop for many, averaging 38 minutes.

The population is relatively stable, with 34.4% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are much less common here than in most other areas.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work (71.1%), which is far above the national figure. The most common industries for local workers are health care, construction, and retail.

The area is more advantaged than about 60% of similar places, particularly in terms of access to money and resources.

The community is generally safe, with rates of burglary, motor vehicle theft, and robbery all being much lower than in most similar areas.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score well below the state average. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services or groceries.