Morphettville

The population has grown 22% since 2011 to 16,531 people. While the typical resident is 39, there is a high proportion of seniors, with 20.8% aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure.

About 25.5% of people were born overseas, a figure that rose 4.6 points since 2011. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, though arrivals from India, China, and Nepal are also represented.

Language diversity is growing, with 19.8% of people using a language other than English at home. This is up 6 points since 2011, and Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.

A large number of residents report having no religion, accounting for 45.0% of the population. This figure is well above the national average and rose 18 points since 2011.

The area is well-qualified, with 28.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the state average, and the proportion of people who finished Year 12 rose 15 points since 2011.

Typical weekly family income is $2,173, which is a little above the state figure. While personal incomes are around the middle for similar areas, typical household income is a little below the national figure.

Residents struggle more with health than in most areas, with 31.1% having a long-term condition. Notably, 8.6% need help with daily activities, which is much higher than most areas.

Participation is around the middle for similar areas, with 15.0% of people volunteering. About 11.9% of the community provide unpaid care.

There are 253 First Nations people in the area. While their typical personal income is much lower than most areas, 45.9% have completed Year 12, which is far above the state average.

Living arrangements are distinctive, with 33.5% of people living alone, which is well above the national figure. This helps explain why the typical home has only 2.3 people.

Renters make up 33.2% of the market, which is well above the state figure. Detached houses are much less common here than in most areas, with 28.5% of residents living in townhouses or semi-detached homes.

Public transport use is much higher than most areas, and 10.1% of homes have no motor vehicle. The area is very accessible, with a short 11-minute drive to the city.

The community is very mobile, with a high proportion of recent arrivals from overseas (17.9%) and a large number of people who have moved in the last five years.

About 62.4% of adults are working or looking for work. The most common industries for local workers are health care and social assistance, followed by education and training.

The area has a strong skill base, ranking in the top 30% for education and job skills. There are 998 businesses operating within the boundary.

The local climate is milder than the state average, with a typical maximum temperature of 22.2 degrees. Annual rainfall is 459mm, which is among the lowest for its level.

Morphettville is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a park. Almost all residents can walk to groceries and schools within 15 minutes.