Mitcham

The community is older than most, with the typical resident aged 44 and seniors making up 22.1% of the population, a figure that has risen since 2011. Children under 15 make up 16.9% of residents, which is lower than in most similar areas.

English and Australian are the most common ancestries, accounting for 42.2% and 33.3% respectively. About 21.5% of people were born overseas, a figure that has risen slightly since 2011.

English is the main language for 84.2% of the community. While 14.0% of people use another language at home, this is well below the national figure of 22.3%.

Nearly half the population (48.0%) reports having no religion, which is well above the national average. This represents a significant shift, as the figure rose by 20 points since 2011.

Education levels are far above the state and national figures, with 46.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This high level of qualification is reflected in the fact that 76.7% of residents completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household incomes are $2,203, which is well above the national figure of $1,746. This wealth is striking, with 34.8% of households earning $3,000 or more per week, a jump of 17 points since 2011.

Health and disability rates are generally in line with other areas. About 28.2% of residents have a long-term health condition, while 8.0% report a mental health condition, which is lower than most areas.

The area has a very high rate of volunteering at 23.7%, well above the national figure. Additionally, 15.2% of people provide unpaid care, among the highest for its level.

The First Nations population is small, numbering 48 people. This group is far older and has much higher personal and household incomes than the state and national averages.

Families with children are common, making up 63.5% of households. The typical home holds 2.6 people, which is higher than most areas.

Home ownership is high, with 42.3% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. While typical monthly mortgage payments are much higher than most areas, rental rates are lower.

Public transport is very accessible, with 96.0% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. Despite this, most people still drive to work, though 15.1% now work from home.

The area is relatively stable, with 36.1% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 15.1% of the population, which has fallen slightly since 2011.

The local workforce is highly professional, with 38.6% of workers in professional roles. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is lower than the state and national figures.

Mitcham is one of the most advantaged areas in the country, scoring 9 out of 10 for overall advantage. It is also ranked among the highest for education and job skills.

The area experiences a maximum average temperature of 21.6 degrees, which is well below the South Australian average. Annual rainfall is much lower than in most other areas.

The neighborhood is very walkable, with 98.7% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. While schools and transport are very close, fewer people can walk to groceries or health services compared to the state average.