Toorak Gardens

The community is noticeably older than the state and national figures, with 26% of residents aged 65 and over, a figure that rose 3.7 points since 2011. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 0.3% of the population, which is among the lowest for similar areas.

Birthplaces are diverse, with 31% of people born overseas, well above the national figure. This has risen 6.2 points since 2011, and the most common ancestries are English, Australian and Chinese.

A quarter of residents use a language other than English at home, which is well above the state average and has risen 9.2 points since 2011. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.

The area has a high proportion of people with no religion at 44.1%, a figure that rose 17 points since 2011. Christianity is also common, accounting for 43.2% of the population.

Education levels are among the highest for similar areas, with 49.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure, and 77.5% of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical weekly family income is $2,668, which is well above the national figure of $2,120. High earners are common, with 21.5% of people earning $2,000 or more per week.

The area has a lower rate of mental health conditions than most areas at 7.5%. About 27.8% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well below the South Australian figure.

Volunteering is much more common here than in most similar areas, with 22.4% of people giving their time. This is well above the national figure of 14.1%.

There are 57 First Nations people in the area, and they are far older than the national typical age of 24. Year 12 completion is also far above the national figure at 61.2%.

The area has a high number of people living alone at 32.5%, well above the national figure. One-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas.

Home ownership is strong, with 41.1% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. However, detached houses are much less common than usual, with townhouses and flats making up a larger share.

Public transport use is higher than in most areas, and the neighborhood has a very high number of transit stops. Only 7.9% of homes have no motor vehicle, and the drive to the city is very short at just 6 minutes.

The area is quite dynamic, with 40.6% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 20.7% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

Professionals and managers make up the bulk of the workforce, with 41.6% in professional roles. Adults working or looking for work sit at 59.1%, which is slightly lower than the national figure.

The area is among the most advantaged in the country, with an overall advantage score that is larger than about 86% of similar areas. It also ranks among the highest for education and job skills.

The area experiences an average maximum temperature of 21.7 degrees, which is well below the state average. Annual rainfall is also much lower than in most other areas.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.5, and every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park. Nearly all residents can walk to groceries, health services, and public transport within 15 minutes.