Edwardstown

The population has grown by 16% since 2011 to 14,563 people. Residents are generally younger than the state average, with the typical age being 36, and there are far fewer children under 15 than in most similar areas.

Birthplace diversity is a strong feature here, with 32.2% of people born overseas, which is well above the national figure. Common ancestries include English and Australian, but there are also notable Chinese and Indian communities.

About 29.5% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure far above the state average. This diversity is reflected in the use of Mandarin, Greek, and Punjabi, though the number of people who speak little or no English has barely changed recently.

A large number of people report having no religion, accounting for 43.6% of the community. This figure is well above the national average and has risen by 16 points since 2011.

Educational attainment is high, with 32.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national average. This is consistent with a strong trend in school completion, as 65.8% of residents have finished Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $1,452, which is about the same as the state average. While typical personal incomes have risen since 2011, the proportion of households earning over $3,000 a week is lower than in most areas.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 9.8% of residents. About 6% of people need help with daily activities, which is around the national average.

Volunteer rates are about 15.4%, which is a little above the national figure. However, fewer people here provide unpaid childcare or housework compared to most other areas.

First Nations people in this area have a Year 12 completion rate of 52.8%, which is far above the state and national averages. However, the unemployment rate for this group is much higher than most areas at 19.5%.

Many more people live alone here than in most areas, making up 35.2% of households. This helps explain why the number of people per home is slightly lower than the national figure.

Rental demand is high, with 38.4% of households renting, a figure far above the state average. Homes here are smaller and more likely to be flats or townhouses, with far fewer three-bedroom homes than the national average.

Public transport use is among the highest for this level, with 8.3% of people commuting this way. The area is very well connected, with 77 stops and a very short walk to the nearest transit point.

The community is quite mobile, as 44.1% of people moved in the last five years, which is well above the national average. Recent overseas arrivals also make up a much higher proportion of the population than in most areas.

A higher number of adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas. The local workforce is concentrated in health care and social assistance, though the unemployment rate is slightly higher than the state average.

The area has a high rank for education and job skills, though it scores lower for overall access to money and resources. There are 1,281 businesses operating in the area.

Annual rainfall is among the lowest for its level, though it remains far above the state average. Average maximum temperatures are well below the South Australian figure.

This is a very walkable area, with a score of 7.3. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks and groceries, which is far above the state average.