Lockleys

The typical resident is 40 years old, and the community has a growing number of seniors, with 19.4% aged 65 and over. Children make up a smaller portion of the population than in most other areas, at 15.3%.

People born overseas make up 30.7% of the population, which is well above the national figure. English, Italian, and Greek are the most common ancestries outside of Australian.

Language diversity is very high, with 31.1% of people using a language other than English at home, far exceeding the South Australian average. This is reflected in the common use of Greek, Italian, and Punjabi.

About half of the community identifies as Christian, while 32.1% report no religion. This figure for those with no religion is well below the national average, though it has risen 12 points since 2011.

The area is highly educated, with 30.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 64% completing Year 12, both of which are well above state and national figures.

Typical weekly household income is $1,635, which is a little above the South Australian average. Incomes have risen significantly since 2011, with the typical family income increasing by $803.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 26.8% of residents, which is a little below the national figure. Mental health conditions are less common here than in most other areas.

While 13% of people provide unpaid care—a higher rate than most areas—volunteer rates have fallen slightly since 2011 to 14.3%.

First Nations people make up 1.0% of the population. This group is notably older than the state average, with a typical age of 29, and has a Year 12 completion rate of 52%, which is far above the national figure.

A high number of people live alone (30.8%), which is well above the national average. Most other homes are couples with children, who make up 59.6% of families.

Homes here are smaller than usual, with only 66.8% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is more common than in most areas, and the typical weekly rent of $300 is well below the national figure.

The area is very well connected, with 6.2% of people commuting by public transport, much higher than most other areas. Only 9% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The community is quite mobile, with 40.1% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 21.8% of the population, well above the national figure.

A higher proportion of adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas. The most common industries for local workers are health care, retail, and education.

The area is generally advantaged, scoring a 6 out of 10 for overall advantage. It has a strong showing in education and job skills, ranking higher than 70% of similar areas.

The area experiences an average maximum temperature of 22.6 degrees, which is well below the South Australian average of 29.4 degrees.

Lockleys is very walkable, with 99.4% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Almost every resident can also walk to a park or school within 15 minutes.