Warradale

Warradale has a population of 16,190, which has grown by 23% since 2011. The typical resident is 39, making the area slightly younger than the state average, though seniors aged 65 and over make up 20.9% of the community.

Nearly 30% of residents were born overseas, a figure that rose 6.5 points since 2011 and is well above the state average. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, followed by Irish and Scottish.

Language diversity is high, with 21.6% of people using another language at home, a figure that has risen 8.5 points since 2011. While English is most common, Mandarin is the most spoken second language.

The community has seen a major shift away from religious affiliation; nearly half of residents (48.8%) now report no religion, a 21 point increase since 2011 that is well above the national figure.

Warradale is well-qualified, with 28.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the state average and reflects a significant rise since 2011.

Typical weekly family income is $1,904, which is about the same as the state average. However, the area has a lower proportion of high earners than most other areas, with only 15.3% of households earning $3,000 or more per week.

A higher number of residents need help with daily activities (7.4%) compared to the national average. Long-term health conditions are also more common, particularly mental health issues, which affect 10.8% of the population.

Unpaid care for children is common at 25.7%, while volunteering has fallen 3.5 points since 2011 to 14.8%, which is a little below the state average.

There are 269 First Nations people in the area. While 40.8% have completed Year 12—well above the state and national figures—unemployment is much higher than most areas at 17.2%.

Homes here are smaller than usual, with only 2.2 people per home. The area has a very high number of people living alone (32.1%) and a higher rate of one-parent families than most areas.

Renters make up 35.5% of the community, which is well above the state average. The housing mix is diverse, with townhouses and semi-detached homes being much more common here than in other parts of the state.

Public transport is a major feature of the area, with 6.8% of people commuting by transit—among the highest for its level. Most homes are within a one-minute walk of a stop, and 10.3% of households do not own a car.

The community is very mobile, with 46.1% of people having moved in the last five years. This includes a high number of recent overseas arrivals, though this figure has fallen slightly since 2011.

The workforce is largely employed in health care and social assistance (20.9%) and education (10%). Around 60.7% of adults are working or looking for work.

The area has grown quickly, with a population increase of 10.5% since 2021. While it ranks well for education and job skills, it scores lower than most areas for general access to money and resources.

Warradale experiences a maximum average temperature of 22.2 degrees, which is well below the South Australian average.

The area is very walkable, with a score of 7.9. Nearly every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, and groceries, and 99.9% are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.