Walkerville

The area is notably older than most, with a typical age of 45 and a senior population that is well above the national figure. Children under 15 make up 14.8% of the community, which is much lower than in most other areas.

People born overseas make up 29.6% of the population, a figure well above the state average. English and Australian ancestries are most common, followed by Scottish, Chinese and Italian heritage.

About 23.2% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is well above the South Australian average. This reflects a diverse community where Mandarin, Greek and Italian are the most common non-English languages.

Christianity remains the most common faith at 45.4%, while 39.2% of residents report no religion. The proportion of people with no religion has risen by 16 points since 2011.

Education levels are exceptionally high, with 44.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—far above the national figure. This is consistent with 74.0% of residents completing Year 12, a result much higher than most areas.

Walkerville is a high-earning area where 33.7% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, far above the state average. The typical family income of $2,762 per week is well above the national figure.

Health outcomes are generally positive, with 7.1% of people reporting a mental health condition, which is lower than most areas. About 27.2% of residents have a long-term health condition, about the same as the national figure.

Volunteering is much more common here than in most areas, with 20.5% of people giving their time. Unpaid care is also frequent, with 13.7% of residents providing support to others.

The First Nations community is small, numbering 36 people. This group is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 43, and a high proportion—22.2%—speak a First Nations language.

Homes tend to be smaller than average, with 2.3 people per household. This is partly because 30.0% of people live alone, a figure well above the national average.

Home ownership is strong, with 40.7% of houses owned outright, which is well above the national figure. Detached houses are less common here than in most areas, and typical monthly mortgage payments of $2,167 are much higher than usual.

Public transport is highly accessible, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. While 58.2% of people drive to work, 13.9% work from home, which is well above the state average.

The area is quite dynamic, with 42.3% of residents having moved house in the last five years. This is higher than most areas and well above the state average.

The workforce is predominantly professional, with 40.0% of workers in professional roles and 17.3% as managers. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, which is lower than most areas.

Walkerville is among the most advantaged areas in the country, scoring a 9 out of 10 for overall advantage. This is supported by high levels of education and job skills, which rank in the top 10% of similar areas.

The area is cooler than the state average, with a typical maximum temperature of 22.7 degrees. Annual rainfall is 458mm, which is among the lowest for its level.

This is a very walkable neighborhood, with a score of 7.7. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, or groceries, far exceeding the state average for accessibility.