5502, SA

The typical resident is 40 years old, making the area a little younger than the state average. While the proportion of seniors has risen to 16.6%, this is still well below the South Australian figure of 20.0%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though the proportion of overseas-born people rose to 14.2% since 2011. This remains far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the main language here, but there has been a rise in people using another language at home, which now stands at 7.5%. This is higher than in most similar areas.

A huge 50.2% of people report no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. This represents a significant increase of 19 percentage points since 2011.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 8.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Weekly family incomes are around the middle for similar areas at $1,822, which is about the same as the state average. Typical household incomes have risen by $366 since 2011.

Health trends are typical for the region, with 28.6% of people living with a long-term health condition. Arthritis and asthma are the most common reported issues.

Volunteering is a strong feature here, with 21.4% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%.

Homes here are slightly larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household. Families with children make up 57.5% of the community.

The area is dominated by detached houses, which make up 92.7% of dwellings. Renting is far less common here than across the country, at just 18.0%.

Most people drive to work, but the use of public transport rose to 6.7% by 2021, which is well above the national average.

The area has seen a sharp rise in recent overseas arrivals, jumping from 6% in 2011 to 35.8% in 2021. However, overall movement is low, with far fewer people moving house than in most other areas.

About 61.7% of adults are working or looking for work, with a relatively low unemployment rate of 3.6%. Labourers and managers are the most common roles.

The area scores low for education and job skills compared to other regions, which contributes to an overall advantage score that is lower than 75% of similar areas.

Recorded offences are higher than in most areas, with theft and burglary being the most frequent issues. However, motor vehicle theft is much lower than elsewhere.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.6. Access to parks, schools, and groceries within a 15-minute walk is far below the state average.