Morphett Vale - West

The population has grown by 11% since 2011 to reach 10,138 people. While the typical resident is 39, there has been a notable increase in seniors, with those aged 65 and over now making up 20.3% of the community.

English and Australian are the most common ancestries, accounting for 45.0% and 38.2% respectively. The proportion of people born overseas is 20.4%, which is well below both the state and national figures.

English is the main language for 85.2% of residents, and the share of people using another language at home rose to 9.8% since 2011. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A majority of the community has no religion, at 54.2%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. This trend has grown significantly, rising 22 points since 2011.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 10.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the national figure, though it has risen 10 points since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,163, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Very few households earn $3,000 or more a week, a rate far below the rest of Australia.

Health challenges are common here, with 39.0% of people reporting a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure, and 14.7% of residents live with a mental health condition.

Unpaid care is a key part of local life, as 14.5% of people provide unpaid care, which is much higher than in most areas. However, volunteering has fallen to 12.0% since 2011.

First Nations people make up a small part of the population, with a typical personal income of $532. The unemployment rate for this group is 14.3%, which is a little above the national figure.

One-parent families make up 23.7% of the area, a figure well above the national average. Additionally, 30.6% of people live alone, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Most people live in separate houses, and 83.5% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is more common here than in the state average, with a typical weekly rent of $295.

While 68.2% of workers drive to work, the area has a high number of public transport routes and stops. Despite this, 8.3% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is much higher than most areas.

The community is relatively stable, with 33.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals are also much lower than in most areas.

The unemployment rate is 7.2%, which is a little above the national figure. Only 54.7% of adults are working or looking for work, a rate much lower than most similar areas.

The area is ranked among the most disadvantaged, with a very low overall advantage score of 876. This is reflected in the low access to money, resources, and job skills.

The area receives an average annual rainfall of 521mm, which is far above the South Australian average. The average maximum temperature of 21.5 degrees is well below the state figure.

The suburb is very walkable, with 95.5% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and 100% within reach of a park. This provides high amenity access compared to the state average.