Windsor Gardens

The typical resident is 35, making the area noticeably younger than both South Australia and the national figure. This younger profile is reflected in the age structure, with 35.5% of people being young adults and children under 15 making up 18.4% of the population.

A large proportion of the community was born overseas, with 40.4% of residents born outside Australia, a figure far above the state and national averages. Indian and Chinese ancestries are prominent alongside English and Australian heritage.

Language diversity is very high, with 41.1% of people using a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. Mandarin and Punjabi are the most common non-English languages spoken.

The area has a much lower proportion of people reporting no religion (33.8%) compared to the rest of the state and nation. Hinduism is a significant faith here, practiced by 12.2% of the population.

Residents are highly qualified, with 36% holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is far above the state average. Year 12 completion has also risen significantly since 2011 to reach 67.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,595, which is a little above the South Australian average. While most households earn a modest amount, those earning $3,000 or more a week rose by 12 percentage points since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are less common here than in most other areas, affecting 24.8% of the population. However, 6% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Unpaid childcare is common, with 28.2% of people caring for children, a rate a little above the national figure. Volunteering has fallen since 2011 and now stands at 13.9%.

First Nations people make up a small part of the population, but 10.4% speak a First Nations language, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Year 12 completion for this group is well above the national average at 42.7%.

Families with children make up 60.2% of households, though the number of people living alone is higher than in most areas. The typical home holds 2.5 people, a slight increase since 2011.

Renting is very common, with 37.1% of households renting, which is well above the state and national figures. This is consistent with the lower rate of outright home ownership compared to other areas.

Public transport use is among the highest for its level, with 8.7% of people commuting via bus. The area is well served by 124 stops, and 100% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of a stop.

The community is very mobile, with 45.5% of people having moved in the last five years, well above the national average. Recent overseas arrivals also make up a significant 22.8% of the population.

More adults are working or looking for work (65.7%) than in most similar areas. Health care and social assistance is the most common industry, employing 19.1% of the workforce.

The area is viewed as having a moderate level of overall advantage. While residents score well for education and job skills, they have less access to money and resources than 70% of similar areas.

Rainfall is much higher than the state average at 515mm annually. The average maximum temperature of 22.6 degrees is well below the South Australian figure.

The area is very walkable with a score of 7.5. Almost every home (97.1%) is within a 15-minute walk of a variety of amenities, including groceries, health services and parks.