Plympton

The population is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 36. While children under 15 make up 14.4% of the community, which is much lower than most areas, the population grew by about 3,719 people between 2011 and 2021.

International influence is strong here, with 34% of people born overseas, a figure well above the national average. The most common birthplaces are Australia, India, Nepal, China, and England.

Language diversity is a standout feature, as 32.1% of people use a language other than English at home, far exceeding the South Australian figure of 17.8%. Mandarin, Greek, and Punjabi are the most common non-English languages spoken.

About 39.3% of residents have no religion, which is similar to the national figure, though well below the state average. Hinduism is also present at 7.4%, while Christianity accounts for 39.8% of the population.

The community is highly qualified, with 32.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average. This is reflected in the high school completion rate, with 67.2% of residents finishing Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $1,551, which is about the same as the state average. While typical personal income of $794 is near the national figure, the proportion of households earning over $3,000 a week is lower than most areas.

About 27.4% of people have a long-term health condition, which is similar to the national average. However, 6.5% of residents need help with daily activities, a rate higher than most areas.

Volunteer rates are around the middle for similar areas at 15%. This is a community where fewer people do heavy unpaid housework or care for children compared to the state and national averages.

First Nations residents in Plympton have a Year 12 completion rate of 55.6%, which is far above the national figure. Their typical personal income of $623 is also a little above the Australian average.

Living arrangements are diverse, with 31.8% of people living alone, which is much higher than most areas. The typical home is small, with only 2.3 people per household.

Renting is very common here, with 38.3% of households renting, far above the state average. Detached houses are much less common than elsewhere, with many more people living in townhouses or flats.

Public transport use is among the highest at this level, with 8.6% of people commuting this way. The area is exceptionally well-served, with 148 stops and a very short 3-minute walk to the nearest one.

The area is highly mobile, with 47% of people moving house in the last five years. This is far above the state average and is consistent with the high number of recent overseas arrivals.

More adults are working or looking for work here (66.2%) than in most other areas. The local workforce is concentrated in health care, social assistance, and the food and accommodation industries.

Plympton is an area of relative advantage, ranking higher than 60% of all areas. It is particularly strong in education and job skills, though it ranks lower for overall access to money and resources.

The area sees an average annual rainfall of 441mm, which is far above the state average. Typical maximum temperatures are 22.4 degrees, well below the state figure.

This is a very walkable neighborhood with a score of 7.5. Nearly every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, and health services, and 99.7% are within 10 minutes of public transport.