Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
North Adelaide
5 km²
A far higher share of residents hold university degrees here than in other parts of South Australia, marking North Adelaide as a highly educated hub. It is a place of stark contrasts, where a large population of seniors and a high number of overseas arrivals coexist in a compact, urban setting. The community is affluent and professional, with very few children and a preference for smaller, rental homes. This creates a sophisticated city atmosphere where most people live alone or in couples without children.
Plenty of schools here relative to how few children live in the area.
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The area is notably older and has far fewer children than the national figure, with those aged 65 and over making up 24.7% of the population. This senior presence has grown significantly since 2011, while the proportion of children under 15 has fallen.
Overseas birthplaces are common here, with 28.5% of people born abroad, a figure well above the South Australian average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
About 18.9% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is a little above the state average. Despite this diversity, very few people speak little or no English.
A high proportion of the community reports having no religion, at 45.9%. This figure has risen by 17 points since 2011 and is well above the national average.
Education levels are far above the state and national figures, with 45.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This trend has increased since 2011, and Year 12 completion is much higher than in most other areas.
Incomes are very high, with typical weekly family earnings at $2,653, which is well above the national figure. About 27.1% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a figure that has risen 12 points since 2011.
Residents generally report better health than the state average, with fewer people needing help with daily activities and a lower rate of long-term health conditions.
Volunteering is much more common here than in most areas, with 22.2% of people pitching in. Conversely, far fewer people provide unpaid care for children compared to the rest of the country.
First Nations residents in this area have a much higher rate of Year 12 completion than the state or national figures. However, the unemployment rate for this group is well above the national average.
Homes are typically small, with just 1.9 people per dwelling, far below the national figure. A huge 41.7% of people live alone, and nearly half of all households are couples without children.
Rental properties are very common, with 47.1% of households renting, which is far above the state average. Most homes are townhouses or apartments, and very few have three or more bedrooms.
Public transport use is well above the national figure, supported by a very high number of stops and routes. This makes it easier for residents to live without a car, as 12.8% of homes have no motor vehicle.
The population is highly mobile, with 55.9% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also among the highest at this level.
The workforce is dominated by professionals and managers, with many working in health, professional services, and education. The unemployment rate is a little above the national figure.
This is a highly advantaged area, ranking in the top 10% for overall advantage. It has a high density of businesses and has seen population growth well above the state average since 2021.
The area experiences lower average maximum temperatures than the state average, while annual rainfall is far above the state figure.
North Adelaide is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.0, far above the state average. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, and health services.