Northgate - Northfield

The area is much younger than most, with a typical age of 35 and a seniors population well below the state and national figures. Around 17.7% of residents are children under 15, which is about the same as the national average.

A significant 40% of people were born overseas, far above the national figure of 27.7%. This diversity is reflected in the ancestry data, with Chinese and Indian backgrounds being the most common non-European groups.

Language diversity is very high, with 40.1% of residents using a language other than English at home, far above the state's 17.8%. This is consistent with the high number of overseas births, and about 5.4% of people speak little or no English.

Religion is less common here than in other areas, as 34.3% of residents report no religion, which is well below the national figure. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 35.4%.

Education levels are very high, with 33% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher, far above the state's 22.7%. This is mirrored in school results, where 65% of residents completed Year 12, well above the national average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,759, which is a little above the South Australian figure. Personal incomes are also slightly higher than the state and national averages.

The community is generally healthier than most, with the rate of long-term health conditions well below both state and national figures. About 66.9% of people report having no long-term health conditions.

More people here care for children unpaid (27.5%) compared to the national average. However, volunteering is lower than most areas, at 12.5%.

There are 483 First Nations people in the area, which is larger than about 80% of similar areas. The typical age for this group is 31, noticeably older than the state and national figures of 24.

Family life is common, with 61.5% of households consisting of couples with children. The typical home holds 2.5 people, which is about the same as the national average.

Renters are more common here than in most areas, at 32.4%. Conversely, the share of homes owned outright is far below the state figure, with only 21.4% of residents owning their home without a mortgage.

Public transport use is much higher than most areas, with 5.8% of people commuting this way. The area is very well connected, with 99.7% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop.

The population is highly mobile; 46.5% of residents moved in the last five years, well above the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals make up 17% of the community.

Full-time employment is higher than most areas at 61.5%. The workforce is concentrated in health care, social assistance, and retail trade.

The area is growing quickly, with a 7.3% population increase since 2021, which is a little above the state rate. It is home to 1,518 businesses, more than about 77% of similar areas.

The area experiences an average maximum temperature of 22.6 degrees, which is well below the state average. Annual rainfall is far above the South Australian figure.

The suburb is very walkable, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of a park or school. However, access to groceries is lower than the state average, with only 56.6% of homes within a 15-minute walk.