Marion

The typical resident is 39, making the area a little younger than the state average. While the number of children under 15 is much lower than in most similar areas, there has been a slight increase in seniors, with 19.0% of people now aged 65 and over.

Born overseas, 29.0% of residents hail from other countries, a figure well above the South Australian average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, while India and China are among the most frequent birthplaces outside Australia.

Language diversity is rising, with 20.7% of people using a language other than English at home. This is higher than most similar areas, though it remains a little below the national figure.

A large proportion of the community reports no religion, at 47.3%, which is much higher than most areas. This figure has seen a sharp rise of 19 percentage points since 2011.

Education levels have climbed significantly, with 27.9% of adults now holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the state average, and the proportion of people who completed Year 12 has risen 13 points since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,555, which is a little below the national figure. While typical incomes have risen since 2011, the share of households earning $3,000 or more a week remains lower than in most areas.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 30.2% of the population. Mental health conditions are also reported at a higher rate than typical, at 9.7%.

Volunteer rates are around the middle for its level at 15.4%, though this has fallen since 2011. Unpaid care for children is slightly more common here than in the rest of the state.

First Nations people make up 1.3% of the population. While household incomes for this group are much lower than most areas, a high 45.9% have completed Year 12, which is far above the state average.

People living alone make up 29.2% of the population, which is well above the national average. Most homes house two people, and the average household size is 2.4 people.

Separate houses make up 70.6% of dwellings, which is well below the state average. Most homes are quite large, with 76.9% having three or more bedrooms.

Public transport use is much higher than in most areas, with 6.3% of people commuting this way. The area is well-served, with 527 stops and a very short average walk to the nearest one.

The community is relatively mobile, with 39.5% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 16.5% of the population, which is higher than the national figure.

More adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 63.4%. Health care and social assistance are the biggest employers, accounting for 20.2% of jobs.

The population has continued to grow, with an estimated increase of 5.9% since 2021, mirroring the general trend across South Australia.

The local climate is milder than much of the state, with an average maximum temperature of 21.3 degrees. Annual rainfall is significantly higher than the state average.

This is a very walkable area, with 98.9% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Almost every household is within 15 minutes of a park and 90.8% are near a school.