Largs Bay - Semaphore

The area is noticeably older than the national figure, and children under 15 make up only 14.3% of the population, which is well below the Australian average. There has been a rise in people aged 65 and over, and a higher than usual proportion of residents are in de facto relationships.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a lower percentage of overseas-born people than both the state and the nation. English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the dominant language, with only 8.3% of people using another language at home—a figure far below the national average. Consequently, very few residents speak little or no English.

A majority of residents report having no religion, which is far above the national figure. This trend has grown significantly, with the proportion rising by 22 points since 2011.

The workforce is well-qualified, and the number of adults with a bachelor degree or higher has risen by 6.4 points since 2011. Year 12 completion is slightly above the state average.

Typical personal incomes are higher than in most areas and slightly above the state and national figures. While household incomes have risen since 2011, they remain a little below the national typical figure.

Residents are more likely to have a long-term health condition or a mental health condition than people in most other areas. About 6.8% of the community needs help with daily activities.

The area has a higher rate of volunteers and a much higher proportion of former Defence Force members than most similar areas. Unpaid care for others is also more common here.

The First Nations community is larger than in about 78% of similar areas, with 13.0% of these residents speaking a First Nations language. Unemployment among this group is well below the state and national rates.

Homes here are smaller than usual, with only 2.2 people per household. A much higher proportion of people live alone compared to the rest of the state and country.

Separate houses are less common here than elsewhere in the state. While typical weekly rents are a little below the national figure, three-bedroom homes are far less common than in most other areas.

Public transport use is much higher than in most areas, and the walk to the nearest stop is very short. However, the number of people working from home is far below the national average.

The population is relatively stable, with fewer recent overseas arrivals than the state or national averages. About 36.1% of residents moved house in the last five years.

More adults here are working or looking for work than in most other areas, and full-time employment is well above the state average. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or public administration.

The area sits around the middle for overall advantage, with job skills and education levels scoring higher than about 60% of similar areas.

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

This is a walker's paradise, with 99.4% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and 99.8% near a park. This accessibility is far above the state average across almost every category.