West Torrens

The typical resident is 38, making the area noticeably younger than the state average. While children under 15 make up only 14.5% of the population, there is a significant presence of young adults aged 25 to 44.

Cultural diversity is high, with 31.4% of people born overseas, a figure well above the national average. English, Australian, Italian, and Greek are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is a striking feature, as 30.2% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is far above the South Australian figure. Greek, Mandarin, and Punjabi are the most common non-English languages spoken.

About 38.7% of people report no religion, which is about the same as the national figure but well below the state average. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 43.6%.

The community is highly educated, with 32.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average. Year 12 completion is also much higher than in most other areas.

Typical weekly family income is $2,120, which is a little above the state figure. The number of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen significantly since 2011.

About 6.5% of residents need help with daily activities, which is higher than in most areas. Long-term health conditions affect 27.5% of the population, consistent with the national average.

Unpaid care for children and housework are less common here than in most areas. Around 15.2% of the population are volunteers, which is slightly above the national figure.

First Nations people in the area have a Year 12 completion rate of 55.2%, which is far above both the state and national averages. The typical age for this group is 26.

Living arrangements are distinct, with 31.1% of people living alone, a figure well above the national average. Homes are generally smaller, with an average of 2.3 people per household.

Rental activity is high, with 36.2% of households renting, well above the national average. Detached houses are much less common here than in the rest of the state, and homes with three or more bedrooms are also far fewer.

Public transport use is very high, with 7.5% of people commuting this way, well above the national figure. The area has a very high number of transport stops and a short 8-minute average drive time to the city.

The population is quite mobile, with 43.3% having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also among the highest at this level, at 24.3%.

A higher proportion of adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas. The most common industries are healthcare and social assistance, followed by retail and education.

The population has continued to grow, increasing by 6.7% since 2021, which is a little above the state growth rate.

The area receives an average annual rainfall of 441mm, which is far above the state average. Maximum temperatures are also well below the state figure.

West Torrens is very walkable, with 96.8% of homes within a 15-minute walk of city amenities. Almost every home is within a short walk of a park or public transport.