5400, SA

The community is far younger than the state and national average, with a typical resident aged 32. Children under 15 make up 19.2% of the population, while seniors aged 65 and over are well below the national figure at just 9.9%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 11.9% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.

English is the primary language for 91.1% of the community. Only 4.0% of people use another language at home, a figure far below both the state and national averages.

A striking 61.0% of residents report no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. This is a significant increase from 2011, when the figure was 34.4%.

The area has seen a rise in qualifications, with 18.9% of adults now holding a bachelor degree or higher. Most residents have completed Year 12, and those with degrees often work in health or engineering.

Typical household income is $1,708 per week, which is a little above the South Australian figure. While typical incomes have risen since 2011, the share of households earning $3,000 or more weekly remains lower than most areas.

Mental health conditions are reported by 11.9% of residents, which is well above the national average of 8.8%. However, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is much lower than most areas.

Residents are more likely than average to provide unpaid childcare or do significant housework. There is also a much higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to most other areas.

Families with children are common, with 64.3% of households fitting this profile. This helps explain why people per home is much higher than most areas at 2.7.

Housing is almost exclusively detached houses, with 99.7% of dwellings being separate homes. Renting is very rare here, with only 6.2% of households renting, far below the national average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars; no one commutes via public transport, and every single home has at least one motor vehicle. For some, the walk to the nearest transport stop takes up to 39 minutes.

The community is quite mobile, with 41.8% of people having moved house in the last five years. This is well above the South Australian average of 36.9%.

More adults here are working or looking for work than in most other areas. Common industries include agriculture, health care, and retail trade.

Residents generally have very good access to money and resources, ranking higher than about 90% of similar areas. However, their job skills and education levels are lower than in about 60% of areas.

The area is relatively safe, with burglary and property damage rates among the lowest at this level. The overall crime rate fell by 52.2% over the last five years.

Daily needs are mostly accessed by car, as the area is mostly car-dependent. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services, and only 21.6% are within walking distance of a park.