Norwood

The typical resident is 40, with the community growing 11% since 2011. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 20.9% of the population, which is well above the national figure, while children under 15 are well below the state average at 12.4%.

Birthplaces are diverse, with 32.1% of people born overseas—a figure well above the national average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

Many residents use a language other than English at home, at 23.3%, which is well above the state average. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.

Nearly half of the population (48.4%) report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average and has risen 15 points since 2011.

Education levels are far above the national average, with 46.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is reflected in the local schools, which have a much higher advantage score than most other areas.

The area is affluent, with a typical family income of $2,388 per week, well above the state figure. Those earning $2,000 or more a week make up 17.5% of the population, which is much higher than most areas.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with only 3.9% needing help with daily activities, which is much lower than most areas. Long-term health conditions are also well below the state average.

Volunteering is common here, with 20.6% of people volunteering, well above the national figure. However, the rates of unpaid housework and childcare are much lower than in most other areas.

The First Nations community is small, numbering 69 people. This group is far older than the state average, with a typical age of 32, and an unemployment rate of 18.2%.

Living arrangements are unique, as 40.1% of people live alone, which is far above the national average. Consequently, homes are small, with only 2.0 people per household.

Renters are far more common here than in the rest of the state, making up 45.1% of households. Townhouses and semi-detached homes are the most common dwelling type, as separate houses are far less frequent than the national average.

The area is well connected, with 7.1% of people commuting by public transport, which is well above the national figure. Some 12.1% of homes have no motor vehicle, much higher than most areas.

The population is highly mobile, with 52.2% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also very common, at 30.6%, which is far above the national average.

Professionals and managers make up over half of the workforce, and 63.2% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well above the state average.

The area is a major business hub with 3,722 businesses. It ranks very high for overall advantage, scoring an 8 out of 10, largely driven by exceptional job skills and education levels.

The local climate sees an average annual rainfall of 548mm, which is far above the South Australian average. Maximum temperatures are typically lower than in most other parts of the state.

Norwood is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.1. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of parks, groceries, health services, and public transport.