Aldgate - Stirling

The typical resident is 44, which is noticeably older than the national figure. The population has grown by 5.1% since 2011, and there has been a significant increase in people aged 65 and over, who now make up 20.1% of the community.

The community is predominantly Australian or British in origin, with English, Australian, and Scottish being the most common ancestries. Those born overseas make up 17.6% of the population, which is far below the national figure.

English is the primary language for 92.2% of the population. Only 4.9% of residents use another language at home, a figure that is far below both the state and national averages.

A majority of residents (58.5%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure. This trend has grown significantly, with the number of non-religious people rising by 19 points since 2011.

The area is exceptionally well-qualified, with 42.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national average, and the number of people who completed Year 12 has also risen since 2011.

Typical weekly family income is $2,708, which is well above the national figure. High earners are common here, with 34.3% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, a figure that rose 18 points since 2011.

Residents generally report good health, as the 3.2% of people needing help with daily activities is much lower than in most other areas. Long-term health conditions are around the national average, with asthma being the most common.

Community spirit is high, as 28.6% of people volunteer, which is far above the national figure. This is consistent with a high rate of unpaid care and housework compared to other areas.

First Nations people make up 0.5% of the population. Those in this group have high outcomes compared to the national average, including a Year 12 completion rate of 69.4% and a lower unemployment rate of 7.3%.

Family homes are the norm, with 63.6% of households being couples with children. People per home is slightly higher than the state average, while those living alone are much less common than in most areas.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses (98%), with 86% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, with 41.7% of houses owned outright, far above the national figure.

Car use is essential, as 60.1% of people drive to work and only 1.7% of homes have no motor vehicle. While the area has many public transport stops, transit times to the city are among the highest in the region.

The population is relatively stable, with 28.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much less common here than in most areas.

The workforce is highly professional, with 36.4% of people working in professional roles. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, which is a little below the national average.

This is one of the most advantaged areas in the state, scoring 9 out of 10 for overall advantage. It ranks among the highest for access to money, resources, and job skills.

The local climate is cooler than the rest of the state, with an average maximum temperature of 20.1 degrees. Annual rainfall is 846mm, which is far above the South Australian average.

The area is mostly car-dependent due to steep terrain and a low walkability score of 3.9. Only 29.8% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, far below the state average.