Port Adelaide

The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. While the population of children has fallen slightly since 2011, there are more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people here than in most similar areas.

A strong overseas connection is evident, with 27.4% of people born abroad. Vietnamese is the most common non-English birthplace, followed by England and the Philippines.

Language diversity is well above the state and national figures, with 25.9% of people using another language at home. This is consistent with the high overseas-born population, though 5.8% of residents speak little or no English, which is much higher than most areas.

The number of people with no religion rose 18 points since 2011 to 44.4%. This is well above the national figure, though slightly below the South Australian average.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 17.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree. However, more people have completed Year 12 than in 2011, rising 11 points to 51.2%.

Typical weekly incomes are lower than the national figure, and the area has a much lower proportion of high-earning households, with only 11.1% earning $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here, as long-term health conditions and mental health conditions are both much higher than in most areas. Around 7.8% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than the state average.

Volunteer rates are lower than the state average at 11.5%. Unpaid housework and childcare levels are also well below the national figure, though 12.9% of people provide some form of unpaid care.

First Nations people are more common here than in 75% of similar areas. This group is noticeably older than the state average and faces a higher unemployment rate of 17.2%.

Living arrangements are distinctive, with a very high number of people living alone (36.4%) and a much higher rate of one-parent families compared to most areas.

Rentals are more common here than in most areas, and typical weekly rents are much lower than the national figure. Separate houses are less common, and homes generally have fewer bedrooms than the state average.

Public transport use is much higher than in most areas, supported by a very high number of stops and routes. This helps explain why 12.4% of homes have no motor vehicle, a figure well above the national average.

The population is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas have fallen since 2011.

The unemployment rate is 7.1%, which is higher than both the state and national figures. Most residents work in health care, retail, or construction.

The area has a high number of businesses but scores poorly on overall advantage, ranking lower than 80% of similar areas. Despite this, the population has grown by 10% since 2021, well above the state average.

The area experiences lower maximum temperatures than the state average, and its annual rainfall is far above the South Australian figure.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.3. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of health services, groceries, and schools, far exceeding state averages.