5290, SA

The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the national average. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 21.8% of the population, a figure that has risen by 6.1 percentage points since 2011.

This area has a low proportion of overseas-born residents at 11.5%, which is far below both the state and national figures. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, each accounting for about 41% of the population.

English is the main language for 87.5% of the community. Only 6.8% of people use another language at home, a rate far below the national average of 22.3%.

A majority of residents—52.4%—report having no religion, which is far above the national figure. This represents a significant shift, with the number rising 21 percentage points since 2011.

Education levels are lower than in most similar areas, with only 11.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national average of 26.3%.

Weekly incomes are notably low; only 9.7% of households earn $3,000 or more, which is far below the national figure of 22.6%. The typical family earns $1,641 per week, well below the Australian average.

Health challenges are common here, as 34.8% of people have a long-term health condition, well above the national average. This is consistent with a higher rate of people needing help with daily activities (7.7%).

Volunteer rates are around the middle for similar areas at 16.7%, though this has fallen by 5.2 percentage points since 2011. Unpaid care for children is typical for the state at 26.1%.

Homes here are smaller than usual, with only 2.2 people per household. There is a high proportion of people living alone (34.9%) and a much higher rate of one-parent families compared to most areas.

Renting is common, with 32.5% of households renting, which is well above the state average. However, typical weekly rents of $220 are far below the national figure of $375.

Very few people use public transport to commute (0.4%), and working from home is among the lowest at this level. Most residents rely on cars, though 7.8% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The area has seen a fair amount of movement, with 38% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals account for 12.9% of the population, down from 19.7% in 2011.

The workforce is primarily employed in health care and social assistance (16.7%) and retail trade (12.7%). The unemployment rate is 4.9%, which is about the same as the national figure.

This area is ranked among the most disadvantaged, scoring 1 out of 10 for overall advantage, money and resources, and job skills. It is smaller than about 90% of similar areas in these categories.

Crime rates are much higher than in most similar areas, particularly for theft, property damage, and assault. Recorded offences per 100,000 people are significantly elevated.

The neighbourhood is very walkable, with 85.2% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries. This is far above the state average, and 93.7% of homes are close to public transport.