# Panorama

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Located in: South Australia › Greater Adelaide › Mitcham › 5042, SA

Area: 6 km²

A very high number of residents in Panorama are over 65, with 22.9% of the population in this age group. This is a well-qualified community where many adults hold university degrees, and the area is notably diverse. Nearly 30% of people were born overseas, and more than a quarter use a language other than English at home. It is a well-connected suburb that balances a mature population with a high level of professional skill and cultural variety.

## Demographics & Identity

The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. While the population of 8,475 grew by 8% since 2011, it remains an older community with 22.9% of people aged 65 and over.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 8,475 | +8.0% since 2011 |
| Median age | 41 yrs | +0.0% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 0.9% | +37.2% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 22.9% | -2.2% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 15.6% | +2.3% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 9.9% | +52.7% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 28.0%, Seniors (65+) 22.9%, Older adults (45–64) 22.4%, Children (0–14) 15.6%, Youth (15–24) 10.9%

**Marital status** — Married 48.5%, Never married 33.7%, Divorced 8.5%, Widowed 6.6%, Separated 2.6%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

People born overseas make up 29.8% of the population, which is well above the South Australian figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by German and Scottish.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 29.8% | -0.5% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 66.9%, India 3.7%, England 3.7%, China 2.4%, Nepal 1.2%, Philippines 1.2%, Italy 0.8%, New Zealand 0.7%, Vietnam 0.7%, South Africa 0.5%

**Ancestry** — English 34.0%, Australian 29.1%, German 7.7%, Scottish 7.5%, Irish 6.9%, Greek 6.1%, Chinese 5.3%, Italian 4.9%, Indian 4.0%, Filipino 1.6%, Dutch 1.4%, Vietnamese 0.6%

## Language

Language diversity is high, with 27.2% of residents using a language other than English at home, far exceeding the state and national figures. English remains most common, followed by Greek, Mandarin, and Arabic.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 27.2% | +2.7% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 2.8% | -25.6% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 69.4%, Greek 4.1%, Mandarin 2.9%, Arabic 2.2%, Punjabi 1.3%, Italian 1.1%, Hindi 1.0%, Cantonese 0.9%, Vietnamese 0.7%, Tagalog 0.3%

## Religion

Christianity is the most common faith at 46.1%. Those reporting no religion make up 38.5% of the community, a figure that has risen by 17 percentage points since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 38.5% | +77.4% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 46.1%, No religion 38.5%, Not stated 5.4%, Hinduism 3.3%, Islam 3.3%, Buddhism 1.8%, Other religions 1.5%, Judaism 0.0%

## Education & Qualifications

This is a highly educated area where 33.2% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average. Year 12 completion has also risen since 2011 to reach 64.3%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 64.3% | +21.0% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 33.2% | +42.6% since 2011 |
| Schools | 2 | — |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 1.51 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 35 | — |
| School enrolments | 454 | — |
| Average school size | 227 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 1,050 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 64.3%, Year 11 12.1%, Year 10 11.1%, Year 9 or below 7.8%

**Highest qualification level** — Bachelor degree 33.1%, Certificate III / IV 20.3%, Advanced diploma / diploma 14.3%, Postgraduate degree 13.2%, Graduate diploma / certificate 4.5%, Certificate I / II 1.4%

**Field of qualification** — Management & commerce 19.0%, Health 13.6%, Engineering & related 13.0%, Society & culture 12.8%, Education 9.1%, Natural & physical sciences 4.6%, Architecture & building 4.4%, Information technology 4.0%, Food, hospitality & personal services 4.0%, Creative arts 4.0%, Agriculture & environment 1.4%

## Income

Typical weekly household income is $1,518, which is about the same as the state average. Weekly family incomes are a little above the state figure at $2,053.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $759 | +44.3% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,518 | +52.4% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $2,053 | +60.4% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 10.0% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 18.6% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $650–$1,499 29.3%, $1,500–$2,999 28.6%, Under $650 17.0%, $3,000–$3,999 10.4%, $4,000 or more 8.2%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 42.4%, $650–$1,499 32.3%, $1,500–$2,999 17.8%, $3,000 or more 3.0%

## Health & Disability

About 6.2% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than most similar areas. Arthritis is the most reported long-term health condition, affecting 10.1% of residents.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 29.6% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 8.6% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 6.2% | +32.9% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 10.1%, Other condition 9.4%, Mental health 8.6%, Asthma 7.6%, Diabetes 5.6%, Heart disease 5.0%, Cancer 3.5%, Lung condition 1.4%, Stroke 1.0%, Dementia 0.6%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 64.6%, One condition 19.8%, Two conditions 6.4%, Three or more 3.3%

## Community Participation

Volunteering is much more common here than in most other areas, with 19.6% of people giving their time. Unpaid care is also high, with 13.8% of residents providing support to others.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 19.6% | -5.6% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 13.8% | +7.7% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 26.8% | +2.6% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 2.8% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 23.2% | -3.7% since 2011 |

## First Nations

First Nations residents are more likely to speak a traditional language (16.3%) and complete Year 12 (50.9%) compared to state and national averages.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 80 | — |
| First Nations median age | 25 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 50.9% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 11.8% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $589 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,625 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 16.3% | — |

## Family & Households

The area has a higher proportion of people living alone (27.9%) than the national average. Most households consist of couples with children (56.5%) or couples without children (29.9%).

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.4 | +0.0% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 12.3% | -1.0% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 27.9% | -0.4% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 56.5%, Couples without children 29.9%, One-parent families 12.3%, Other families 1.4%

**Household size** — 2 people 35.3%, 1 person 27.9%, 3 people 15.5%, 4 people 14.1%, 5 people 5.0%, 6 or more 2.1%

## Housing & Dwellings

Renting is much less common here than across the nation, with only 23.6% of households renting. Most homes are separate houses, and 74.2% have three or more bedrooms.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $310 | +26.5% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,749 | +12.8% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | -27.3% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 23.6% | -5.5% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 33.6% | -15.8% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 72.6% | +0.6% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 74.2% | +3.8% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned with a mortgage 35.3%, Owned outright 33.6%, Rented 23.6%, Other tenure 6.4%, Not stated 1.2%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 72.6%, Townhouse / semi-detached 21.5%, Flat or apartment 5.7%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 46.5%, 2 bedrooms 22.2%, 4 bedrooms 21.9%, 5 or more 5.8%, 1 bedroom 2.1%, Studio / none 0.1%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $200–$349 44.3%, $350–$549 35.7%, Under $200 12.2%, $550–$749 4.0%, $750 or more 0.5%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,800–$2,999 35.6%, $1,000–$1,799 30.1%, Under $1,000 18.5%, $3,000 or more 10.8%

## Transport & Vehicles

Public transport use is much higher than most similar areas, helped by the fact that 97.5% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of a stop. The drive time to the city is very short at just 11 minutes.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 7.0% | -29.7% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 12.2% | +243.3% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 4.7% | -41.1% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 51 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 6.02 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 2,447.3 | — |
| Public transport routes | 28 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 2 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 11 | — |
| People reachable in 30 min by transit | 24,317 | — |
| People reachable in 45 min by transit | 124,762 | — |
| Transit time to the city (min) | 50 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 60.3%, Worked at home 12.2%, Car (passenger) 4.3%, Bus 4.0%, Walked 1.5%, Bicycle 1.4%, Train 0.5%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 1 vehicle 38.8%, 2 vehicles 37.5%, 3 vehicles 11.3%, No vehicle 7.0%, 4 or more 5.2%

## Migration & Movement

Recent arrivals from overseas make up 18.1% of the population, which is well above the national figure. About 39.2% of residents have moved house in the last five years.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 39.2% | +9.9% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 18.1% | -35.9% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

Full-time employment is much lower than in most similar areas at 55%. Many residents work in health care and social assistance, which is the most common industry at 20.9%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9% | -24.9% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 59.2% | +5.9% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 55.0% | -6.9% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 20.9%, Education & training 9.5%, Retail trade 8.8%, Professional & technical 8.0%, Construction 7.5%, Public administration & safety 6.6%, Accommodation & food 6.6%, Manufacturing 5.0%, Other services 4.5%, Finance & insurance 4.3%, Transport & warehousing 3.8%, Administrative & support 3.7%, Wholesale trade 1.5%, Electricity, gas & water 1.4%, Media & telecommunications 1.3%, Arts & recreation 1.3%, Rental & real estate 1.1%, Mining 0.9%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.5%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 30.0%, Managers 12.9%, Community & personal service 12.4%, Technicians & trades 12.0%, Clerical & administrative 11.6%, Labourers 8.0%, Sales workers 7.8%, Machinery operators & drivers 4.1%

## Economy & Advantage

The area is generally advantaged, ranking in the top 30% for overall advantage. It is especially strong in education and job skills, where it ranks higher than about 80% of similar areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile) | 7 | — |
| Socio-economic disadvantage (IRSD decile) | 7 | — |
| Economic resources (IER decile) | 5 | — |
| Education & occupation (IEO decile) | 8 | — |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD score) | 1,023 | — |
| Population estimate | 9,097 | — |
| Population growth since 2021 | 6.6% | — |
| Businesses | 759 | — |

## Environment & Climate

The area sees an average annual rainfall of 592mm, which is far above the South Australian average. Average maximum temperatures are well below the state figure at 21.6 degrees.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average annual rainfall | 592 | — |
| Average maximum temperature | 21.6 | — |
| Average minimum temperature | 11.5 | — |

## Walkability

Panorama is very walkable, with 99.3% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and 78.5% near health services, far exceeding the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 6.0 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 6.0 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 82.4% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 68.7% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 97.5% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 68.5% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 99.3% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 78.5% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 13.6 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 511 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 6.1% | — |

## Schools serving Panorama

35 schools, 17,754 students, average ICSEA 1,100.

By sector: Government 21, Independent 8, Catholic 6

By type: Primary 19, Combined 10, Secondary 6

Nearest 10 shown:

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Springbank Secondary College | Government | Secondary | 1.0 km | 249 |
| St Bernadette's School | Catholic | Primary | 1.2 km | 205 |
| St Therese School | Catholic | Primary | 1.4 km | 172 |
| Clapham Primary School | Government | Primary | 1.7 km | 243 |
| Colonel Light Gardens Primary School | Government | Primary | 1.9 km | 688 |
| Eden Hills Primary School | Government | Primary | 2.1 km | 229 |
| Clovelly Park Primary School | Government | Primary | 2.2 km | 222 |
| Hamilton Secondary College | Government | Secondary | 2.6 km | 609 |
| Edwardstown Primary School | Government | Primary | 2.9 km | 512 |
| Australian Science and Mathematics School | Government | Secondary | 2.9 km | 419 |

## Nearby areas

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Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/403031070/panorama