Athelstone

The population grew by 3.7% since 2011 to reach 9,601 people. It is an older community, with 20% of residents aged 65 and over, which is a little above the national figure.

People born overseas make up 28% of the population, a figure well above the state average. Italian ancestry is particularly strong here, representing 27.6% of residents.

Language diversity is high, with 24.4% of people using a language other than English at home, which is well above the South Australian figure. Italian is the most common non-English language spoken.

Religious affiliation is higher here than in most areas, with 56.5% of people identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 32.7%, which is far below the state average.

Athelstone is highly qualified, with 29.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure. Year 12 completion is also far above the state average at 64.6%.

Household incomes are strong, with a typical weekly income of $1,941, which is well above the state figure. Since 2011, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen by 14 points.

Residents generally report better health than most areas, with only 4.6% needing help with daily activities. Long-term health conditions are also well below the state average at 27.6%.

Community engagement is high, with 17.7% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. Unpaid care is also common, with 15% of people providing support to others.

First Nations people make up 0.6% of the population. This small group shows strong outcomes, with a 0% unemployment rate and Year 12 completion far above the state average.

Families are the norm here, with 63.4% of households consisting of couples with children. Consequently, the typical home has 2.7 people, which is higher than in most areas.

Housing is dominated by large, owner-occupied homes, with 92.3% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. Renting is much lower than most areas, at just 12.8%.

Most people drive to work, though 5.3% use public transport, which is a little above the national figure. The area is very convenient for city access, with a short 14-minute drive time.

The community is relatively stable, as 29.1% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals have fallen slightly since 2011.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, at 66.6%. The workforce is concentrated in health, education, and retail trade.

The area is very advantaged, ranking in the top 10% for low disadvantage. Its overall advantage score is higher than about 67% of similar areas.

The local climate is mild, with average maximum temperatures of 22.3 degrees and average minimums of 10.9 degrees, both of which are well below the state averages.

The area is somewhat walkable, with almost every home within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, there are no health services within a 15-minute walk.