West Lakes

The area is far older than most, with a typical age of 51 and a high proportion of seniors. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 13.2% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

English and Australian are the most common ancestries, with 38.4% and 30.3% respectively. About 23.1% of the population was born overseas, which is about the same as the state average.

English is the main language for 81.5% of residents. Another 14.9% use a different language at home—a figure that rose slightly since 2011—though this is still well below the national average.

Over half the community identifies as Christian, while 38.9% report having no religion. This lack of religious affiliation has risen by 16 points since 2011.

The workforce is well qualified, with 22.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion rose 9.2 points since 2011 to reach 53.7%.

Typical weekly family income is $2,062, which is a little above the state average. Higher earners are common here, with 19.9% of households earning $3,000 or more per week.

Health needs are higher than usual here, with 34% of people living with a long-term condition. Those needing help with daily activities make up 7.9% of the population, which is much higher than most areas.

Residents are more likely to provide unpaid care than people in most other areas, with 14.5% doing so. There is also a notable presence of former Defence Force members at 4.4%.

The First Nations community is small, numbering 204 people. This group is noticeably older than the national typical age of 24, and they have a very low unemployment rate of 3.8%.

Homes are typically smaller than average, with just 2.2 people per dwelling. This is consistent with the high number of people living alone, who make up 30.1% of households.

Home ownership is very strong, with 44.3% of residents owning their home outright. Detached houses are less common than in most other areas, with townhouses making up 33.9% of dwellings.

The area is very well connected by bus, with 92 stops and 21 routes. While most people drive to work, 12% work from home, an increase of 8.4 points since 2011.

The population is relatively stable, as only 33.1% of people moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas have also fallen slightly since 2011.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than in other areas, at 54.4%. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or education.

West Lakes is generally advantaged, with an overall advantage score of 1,011, which is above the national average. The area hosts 1,085 businesses.

The local climate is milder than the state average, with a typical maximum temperature of 22.7 degrees. Annual rainfall is far above the South Australian figure.

The area is very walkable, with every single home within a 15-minute walk of a park. Public transport is also highly accessible, with 96.4% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop.