Flinders Park

The typical resident is 39, making the area a little younger than the state average. While the number of children under 15 is slightly below the national figure, 19% of the population are seniors, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Reflecting its diverse character, 29.8% of people were born overseas, which is well above the South Australian figure. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Italian.

One in three residents speaks a language other than English at home, a figure far above both the state and national averages. This is most visible in the use of Italian, Greek, and Punjabi.

Religious affiliation is more common here than elsewhere, with 54.7% identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 29.2% of the community, which is well below the national figure.

Education levels have risen significantly, with 61% of residents now completing Year 12, up 16 points since 2011. About a quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly household income is $1,563, which is a little below the national figure. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen by 13 points since 2011.

Around 6.7% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than in most similar areas. Long-term health conditions are reported at 28%, slightly below the state average.

Unpaid care is more common here than in most similar areas, with 13.2% of people providing such support. Conversely, volunteering is lower than the state figure at 12.3%.

First Nations people make up 1.5% of the population. Those in this group have a Year 12 completion rate of 45%, which is far above the state average.

Families with children are common, making up 57.4% of households. About 27.5% of people live alone, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Most people live in separate houses, though this has fallen nearly 6 points since 2011. Typical weekly rent is $340, which is lower than the national figure.

The area is very well connected, with a short 11-minute drive to the city and 66 public transport stops. This helps explain why 4.6% of people commute by public transport, much higher than most similar areas.

The community is quite mobile, with 39% of residents having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 17.4% of the population, a figure higher than in most similar areas.

About 63.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well above the state average. The most common industries are health care, retail, and construction.

The area has seen strong growth, with a population increase of 9.7% since 2021, well above the state figure. It contains 1,470 businesses, more than about 76% of similar areas.

The area experiences an average maximum temperature of 22.6 degrees, which is well below the South Australian average. Annual rainfall is among the lowest for its level at 433mm.

Flinders Park is very walkable, with a score of 7.0. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, and 98.7% are within 10 minutes of public transport.