Glenelg

The community is noticeably older than the state and national average, with seniors making up 27.2% of the population. Conversely, children under 15 are well below national levels at 11.9%. The total population grew by 4.3% to 20,522 people since 2011.

About 24% of residents were born overseas, which is about the same as the South Australian average. English is the most common ancestry at 42.8%, followed by Australian and Irish.

English is the main language for 84.6% of the community. While 12.3% of people use another language at home, this is well below the national figure of 22.3%.

The area has seen a significant shift toward secularism, with those reporting no religion rising 19 points since 2011 to 45.2%. This is well above the national figure.

Glenelg is highly qualified; 32.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the state average. Year 12 completion has also risen since 2011 to 64.2%.

Typical family incomes are well above the state average at $2,368 per week. While typical personal incomes are also high, typical household incomes are a little below the national figure.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 32% of residents. This is slightly above the state average, with arthritis being the most reported condition.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, with 18% of people pitching in. This is well above the national figure, though the rate has fallen slightly since 2011.

First Nations residents in Glenelg are noticeably older than average and have a much lower unemployment rate (4.9%) than the state. Year 12 completion is also far above the national average.

Homes here are smaller than usual, with just 2.1 people per dwelling. This is consistent with the fact that 38.1% of people live alone, a figure far above the national average.

The area has fewer detached houses than most areas, with many more residents in townhouses or apartments. Outright home ownership is well above the national average at 35.8%.

Public transport use is much higher than in most similar areas, supported by 105 stops and 24 routes. About 9.2% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is a little above the state average.

The community is quite mobile, with 43.6% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 19.3% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

The unemployment rate is a little below the state and national averages at 3.9%. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or education.

The area is generally advantaged, ranking in the top 30% of all areas. This is supported by a high level of education and job skills.

The local climate is milder than the rest of the state, with an average maximum temperature of 22.2 degrees, which is well below the South Australian average.

Glenelg is a walker's paradise, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a park. Almost every home is within a short walk of groceries and health services.