Adelaide

The area is far younger than the rest of South Australia, with children under 15 making up only 5.2% of the population. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most areas, and the total population grew by 40% between 2011 and 2021.

Birthplaces are incredibly diverse, with 51.8% of people born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Chinese and English are the most common ancestries, and China is the most frequent overseas country of birth at 15.7%.

Language diversity is very high, with 42.4% of residents using a language other than English at home, far above the state figure. Mandarin is the most common second language, and the proportion of people who speak little or no English has fallen slightly since 2016.

The community is far more likely to have no religion than the national average, with 53.7% of residents reporting no affiliation. This figure has risen by 17 points since 2011.

Education levels are very high, with 45.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average. This is consistent with a workforce where 36.6% of people work as professionals.

Typical household income is $1,365 a week, which is well below the national figure. While 12.3% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, the typical personal income of $726 is slightly lower than the state average.

Residents are generally healthier than most, with only 20.6% having a long-term health condition, which is far below the state figure. Similarly, only 2.9% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, with 17.8% of people participating. However, the proportion of people providing unpaid care for children or the home is far below the national average.

There are 277 First Nations people in the area. This group is noticeably older than the state average, and the unemployment rate is far above the national figure at 27.0%.

Living arrangements are dominated by people alone, who make up 45.3% of households. Because of this, the typical home holds only 1.8 people, which is well below the state average.

The area is almost entirely made up of flats, apartments, or townhouses, with only 4.3% of homes being separate houses. Renting is very common at 63.8%, far above the state average, and typical weekly rent is $400.

Public transport use is well above the national average, and 37.7% of homes have no motor vehicle. The area is highly connected, with 249 public transport routes and a very short walk to the nearest stop.

The population is very mobile, with 69% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 48.3% of the community, although this is lower than it was in 2011.

The unemployment rate is 10.5%, which is well above the state and national figures. Many people work in accommodation and food services, or professional and technical roles.

The area is a major business hub with 11,329 businesses. While it has the highest possible score for education and job skills, its access to money and resources is among the lowest for similar areas.

Average maximum temperatures are well below the state average at 22.4 degrees. Annual rainfall is far above the state figure, averaging 513mm.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.6. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks, and public transport.