Hindmarsh - Brompton

The community is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 37. While children under 15 make up a much lower proportion than most areas at 13.8%, there has been a rise in people aged 65 and over to 15.4% since 2011.

Overseas born residents make up 30.1% of the population, which is well above the South Australian figure of 24.1%. English, Australian, and Italian are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is a striking feature, with 30.0% of people using a language other than English at home, far above the state average of 17.8%. However, the proportion of people who speak little or no English fell to 5.3% since 2016.

A large number of residents report no religion, accounting for 43.8% of the population. This figure has risen significantly by 18 points since 2011.

The area is highly qualified; 34.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far above the state average of 22.7%. Year 12 completion has also risen to 66.6% since 2011.

Typical weekly family income is $2,150, a little above the state figure of $1,889. The number of households earning $3,000 or more per week rose by 13 points since 2011 to reach 20.0%.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 11.5% of residents. Additionally, 7.2% of people need help with daily activities, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Unpaid care for children and housework are much less common here than in most areas, with only 21.3% of people caring for children. About 14.4% of the community are volunteers.

First Nations residents are typically older than those in other areas, with a typical age of 28. While household income for this group is much lower than most areas, 40.5% have completed Year 12, which is well above the national figure.

The area has a high proportion of people living alone at 32.7%, well above the national figure of 25.6%. This contributes to a lower typical household size of 2.3 people.

Renting is very common, with 41.7% of households renting, far above the state average of 27.6%. Homes are generally smaller, with only 60.2% having three or more bedrooms, and detached houses have fallen to 58.6% since 2011.

Public transport use is among the highest for its level, with 8.3% of people commuting this way. The area is exceptionally well-connected, with a typical 8-minute drive or 36-minute transit trip to the city.

The population is quite mobile, with 42.5% moving in the last five years, which is well above the state average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 17.8% of the community.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, at 66.1%. The most common industries for local workers are health care, education, and professional services.

The area has a high concentration of businesses, numbering 2,094. While residents score very highly for education and job skills, they rank lower for general access to money and resources.

The area experiences an average maximum temperature of 22.6 degrees, which is well below the state average of 29.4. Annual rainfall is 433mm.

Living here is incredibly convenient, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, and public transport. Nearly all homes are also within a 15-minute walk of groceries.