Woodville - Cheltenham

The area is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical resident aged 37. While the population has grown significantly to 19,269 people, the proportion of children under 15 has fallen slightly since 2011.

International heritage is a defining feature here, as 36.3% of people were born overseas, which is far above the South Australian figure. Vietnamese and Italian ancestries are particularly prominent alongside English and Australian roots.

Language diversity is very high, with 39.5% of residents using a language other than English at home, far exceeding the national figure. Vietnamese is the most common non-English language spoken.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most similar areas, though the number of people reporting no religion rose by 15 points since 2011 to reach 35.0%.

Educational attainment has risen, with the proportion of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher climbing 10 points since 2011 to 23.9%. Year 12 completion is also well above the state average.

Typical incomes are a little below the national figure, and the area has a lower share of high-earners than most other regions. However, typical household income rose by $539 between 2011 and 2021.

A higher share of people need help with daily activities compared to most areas. Long-term health conditions are reported at 27.4%, which is about the same as the national figure.

Volunteer rates are lower than the state average and have fallen slightly since 2011. Similarly, fewer people here spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework than in most other areas.

The First Nations community is larger than in about 78% of similar areas. Year 12 completion among this group is far above the state average, though the unemployment rate is higher than in most areas.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, while 30% of the population lives alone. The typical home contains 2.5 people.

Renting is much more common than the state average, and there are far fewer three-bedroom homes than usual. Separate houses are also much less common here than in other parts of the state.

Public transport use is much higher than the national average, supported by a high number of stops and routes. This is reflected in the fact that 9.3% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The community is quite mobile, with 39% of residents having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 15.6% of the population.

Working or looking for work is slightly more common here than the state average, though the unemployment rate is a little higher than the national figure. Many residents work in health care and social assistance.

The area has a high number of businesses but ranks lower than most areas for general access to money and resources. Overall advantage is lower than in about 60% of similar areas.

The local climate is milder than the state average, with a typical maximum temperature of 22.9 degrees. Annual rainfall is among the lowest for its level.

This is a walker's paradise where 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, public transport, and health services. It is far more walkable than the typical South Australian suburb.