5350, SA

The typical resident is 41 years old, which is about the same as the state average but older than the national figure. While children are common, the proportion of seniors is well below the state and national levels, and the number of people in de facto relationships has risen since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 10.3% of the population, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, reflecting a lack of recent overseas arrivals compared to other areas.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 2.5% of people using another language at home. This is far below the figures for both South Australia and Australia.

A majority of the community has no religion, at 53.9%, which is far above the national average. This is a significant shift for the area, as the number of non-religious residents rose by 25 percentage points since 2011.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 12.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the proportion of residents who finished Year 12 has risen to 49.0% since 2011.

The area is relatively affluent, with a typical household income of $2,205 per week, which is well above the state and national figures. Weekly personal incomes are also higher than the national typical of $805.

Residents generally report fewer long-term health conditions than most other areas. However, about 9.8% of people have a mental health condition, which is slightly higher than the national figure.

Unpaid work is common here, as people providing unpaid care and those caring for children are both well above the national average. Volunteering is also more common than the national figure, though it has fallen since 2011.

Homes here are larger and more crowded than usual, with an average of 3.0 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children and the very low number of people living alone.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, and 90.3% of these have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare here, at just 7.5%, which is far below the state and national levels.

Car ownership is universal, as no homes are without a motor vehicle. Because of this, nobody commutes by public transport, and the walk to the nearest stop can take 44 minutes.

The community is relatively stable, with a lower proportion of people moving in the last five years compared to most areas. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 5.3% of the population, an increase since 2011.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, which is far above the national figure. Full-time employment is also higher than the state average, with many residents working in construction and health care.

The area is considered advantaged, scoring a 10 out of 10 for access to money and resources. Overall, it is more advantaged than about 70% of all other areas.

While burglary rates are lower than most areas, there are much higher rates of property damage and motor vehicle theft. The overall recorded offence rate is higher than average.

The area is very car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Most residents cannot walk to groceries, health services, or schools within 15 minutes.