Holdfast Bay

The area is noticeably older than the state and national averages, with a typical resident aged 48. This trend is highlighted by the fact that people aged 65 and over make up 27.2% of the population, a figure that rose 5.6 points since 2011.

About 23.6% of residents were born overseas, which is about the same as the South Australian average. The most common ancestries are English (44.2%) and Australian (32.1%).

English is the primary language for 85.9% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is 10.8%, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A large number of residents report no religion, at 47.0%, which is well above the national figure. This represents a significant increase of 20 points since 2011.

The area is highly qualified, with 32.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national figure of 26.3%, and the proportion of people who completed Year 12 is also higher than most areas.

Earnings are strong here; 15.6% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is much higher than most areas. Typical weekly family income is $2,347, a little above the national figure of $2,120.

Long-term health conditions affect 32.2% of the population, which is higher than most areas. About 6.6% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is common, with 19.0% of people helping out, a figure well above the national average. Additionally, 13.3% of residents provide unpaid care.

The First Nations community is small, making up 0.8% of the population. However, Year 12 completion among First Nations residents is 52.7%, which is far above the national figure.

Homes tend to be smaller, with a typical size of 2.2 people. A high proportion of residents—35.0%—live alone, which is well above the national figure of 25.6%.

Home ownership is strong, with 37.4% of homes owned outright. While separate houses are less common than in other areas, 29.7% of the community live in townhouses or semi-detached homes.

Public transport use is higher than in most areas, and the typical drive time to the city is very short at 14 minutes. Only 8.3% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The area is quite mobile, with 40.8% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 15.9% of the population.

The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is much lower than most similar areas. Many residents work in professional roles, particularly in health care, social assistance, and education.

The population grew by 4.7% since 2021, which is slightly lower than the South Australian average of 5.6%.

The local climate is milder than the state average, with an average maximum temperature of 22.2 degrees and annual rainfall of 435mm.

Described as a walker's paradise, the area has a walkability score of 8.2. Every single home is within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park.