Hope Valley - Modbury

The area is noticeably older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 41 and a high proportion of seniors—24.4% are aged 65 and over. Conversely, children under 15 make up 15.5%, which is much lower than in most similar areas.

This is a diverse community where 32.6% of people were born overseas, a figure that rose 4.4 points since 2011. The most common ancestries are English and Australian, followed by Italian, Scottish, and German.

Language diversity has increased, with 26.4% of people using a language other than English at home, up 7.9 points since 2011. While English is most common, Punjabi, Italian, and Mandarin are also spoken.

Christianity is the most common religion at 43.1%, while 36.0% of residents report no religion. This lack of religious affiliation rose 12 points since 2011, though it remains well below the South Australian figure.

The area has seen a jump in qualifications, with those holding a bachelor degree or higher rising by 9.8 points since 2011 to reach 22.5%. It is also well-equipped with schools, having more per 1,000 children than most similar areas.

Typical incomes are much lower than in most similar areas, with the usual family earning $1,684 a week. However, there has been a trend of growth, as typical household income rose $384 since 2011.

Health needs are higher here than in most areas; 32.5% of people have a long-term health condition. Additionally, 8.9% of residents need help with daily activities, which is among the highest for this level.

Volunteering has fallen by 2.9 points since 2011 to 13.8%. About 12.2% of the community provides unpaid care, which is about the same as the national figure.

First Nations people make up a small part of the population, but 11.2% speak a First Nations language, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Year 12 completion for this group is 46.5%, well above the national figure.

Homes are slightly smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per home. A high number of people live alone—32.4%—which is well above both the state and national figures.

Most people live in separate houses (75.6%), though the typical weekly rent of $315 is lower than the national figure. About 30.2% of homes are owned outright, a small drop since 2011.

Public transport use is very high, with 7.8% of people commuting this way—well above the national average. The area is exceptionally well-connected, with 128 public transport stops and a very short average walk to the nearest one.

The community is quite mobile, with 37.5% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 16.7% of the population, which is a little above the national figure.

Working or looking for work is less common here than in most areas, at 56.6%. Many residents work in health care and social assistance, as well as retail and construction.

The area has a significant number of businesses, totaling 1,556. However, it ranks lower than most similar areas in terms of overall advantage and access to money and resources.

The local climate features average annual rainfall of 583mm, which is far above the South Australian average. Both average maximum and minimum temperatures are lower than the state figures.

This is a very walkable area, with a score of 7.0. Nearly all homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, or public transport, and 86% are close to groceries.