Salisbury North

The area is much younger than most, with the typical resident aged 34 and children under 15 making up 22% of the population, well above the national figure of 18.2%. Seniors aged 65 and over represent only 11.9%, which is well below the state average.

People born overseas make up 28.7% of the community, a figure that has risen since 2011 and sits well above the South Australian average of 24.1%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is high, with 28.7% of people using a language other than English at home, far above the state average of 17.8%. Consequently, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is among the highest for similar areas.

About 43.6% of residents report no religion, a figure that has risen by 13 points since 2011. This is well above the national average of 38.9%, though it remains a little below the state figure.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 8.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the state average, though it has risen by 9.6 points since 2011.

Incomes are much lower than the national figure, with the typical family earning $1,429 a week. Only 7.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is among the lowest rankings for this level.

Daily health needs are more common here, as 8.7% of people require help with daily activities. Mental health conditions are also more frequent than in most areas, affecting 10.9% of residents.

Volunteering is much lower than the state average at 8.2%. However, the area has a higher-than-usual proportion of people who served in the Defence Force, at 5.0%.

There are 674 First Nations people in the area, who are notably younger than the state average with a typical age of 21. Unemployment among this group is 16.4%, which is well above the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.7 people per dwelling. One-parent families are particularly common, making up 24% of households, which is well above the national average.

Most homes are separate houses, and 88.5% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is more common than the state average, and the typical weekly rent of $280 is well below the national figure.

Most people drive to work, with 72.2% acting as the driver. The area has a high number of homes without a motor vehicle—8.7%—which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Recent arrivals from overseas make up 14.4% of the population. This is about the same as the national figure, although the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is lower than in most areas.

The unemployment rate is 8.5%, which is well above both the state and national figures. Many residents work in health care, manufacturing, or retail trade, and labouring is the most common occupation.

The area is among the most disadvantaged at this level, ranking in the lowest 10% for overall advantage, access to resources, and job skills.

The area experiences an average maximum temperature of 23.3 degrees, which is well below the state average. Annual rainfall is among the lowest for similar areas.

While 92.6% of homes are within a short walk of public transport, the area is far below the state average for access to groceries within a 15-minute walk.