Colonel Light Gardens

The typical resident is 40 years old, making the area a little younger than the South Australian average. While the population grew by 5.1% since 2011, the proportion of children under 15 fell slightly to 18.5%.

About 19.8% of people were born overseas, which is well below the national figure. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, making up 39.8% and 34.6% respectively.

Most residents speak only English at home (81.5%), and the 16.4% who use another language is well below the national average. Greek and Mandarin are the most common second languages.

A large number of people report having no religion (48.5%), a figure that is well above the national average and rose by 19 points since 2011.

The area is far more qualified than most, with 37.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the South Australian average, and 70% of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical incomes are much higher than in most areas, with 29.9% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. Weekly personal income is typically $910, which is a little above the national figure.

About 27.9% of people have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the national average. However, those needing help with daily activities rose to 6.5% since 2011.

Volunteer rates are much higher than most areas at 20.4%. This strong community involvement is seen alongside a high rate of unpaid care, with 31% of people caring for children.

The First Nations population is small, making up 0.7% of the community. Those who identify as First Nations are noticeably older than the state average, with a typical age of 29.

Family homes are larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. About 65.8% of households are couples with children, while one-parent families are less common here than in most areas.

Rentals are well below the state and national averages at 22.2%. Most people live in separate houses, and typical monthly mortgage payments are well above the state average at $2,000.

Public transport use is much higher than most areas, supported by a very high number of bus stops. The drive time to the city is very short at just 9 minutes.

The community is relatively stable, as the 31.9% of people who moved in the last five years is much lower than most areas. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 16.1% of the population.

More adults are working or looking for work here (67.8%) than in most other areas. Professionals and managers make up the largest share of the workforce, with a low unemployment rate of 4.0%.

The area ranks very high for overall advantage, scoring 8 out of 10. This is supported by strong access to resources and high levels of job skills.

The area experiences an average maximum temperature of 21.6 degrees, which is well below the South Australian average. Annual rainfall is 592mm.

This is a very walkable area, with a score of 8.0. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park and public transport, and 94.8% are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.