Adelaide - West

The typical resident is 40 years old, which is a little older than the national figure. Children under 15 make up 15.1% of the population, a figure well below the Australian average.

This area is more diverse than most, with 29.4% of people born overseas, which is well above the state average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Italian at 10.1%.

Language diversity is very high here, with 28.0% of people using a language other than English at home, far above the South Australian figure. Around 4.5% of residents speak little or no English.

People with no religion make up 39.2% of the community, which is about the same as the national average. This figure has risen by 16 points since 2011.

The area is highly qualified, with 26.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is much higher than most similar areas, and Year 12 completion has risen by 13 points since 2011.

The typical weekly household income is $1,516, which is a little below the national figure. Weekly family incomes are around $2,020, which is about the same as the state average.

A higher proportion of people need help with daily activities compared to most areas, at 7.1%. About 29.3% of residents have a long-term health condition.

More people provide unpaid care here than in most areas, at 12.9%. However, the proportion of volunteers is 13.8%, which is well below the state figure.

First Nations residents are more likely to have completed Year 12 than those in most other areas. About 11.4% speak a First Nations language, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Single-person households are very common, with 30.8% of people living alone. This is well above the national average, and typical homes are small, with only 2.3 people per dwelling.

Renters make up 33.4% of the market, which is well above the state average. This is consistent with a lower number of large homes, as 68.7% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms, far below the state figure.

Public transport use is much higher here than in most areas, and 9.2% of homes have no motor vehicle. The area is well-served, with 1,266 public transport stops.

The community is relatively mobile, with 39.0% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 17.2% of the population, a figure higher than most areas.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, at 62.5%. The most common industry for local workers is health care and social assistance.

The population has grown by 6.5% since 2021, which is about the same as the rate for South Australia.

Annual rainfall is much lower than in most areas, averaging 433mm. The average maximum temperature of 22.6 degrees is well below the state average.

This is a very walkable area, with a score of 7.4. Almost all homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, and 97.2% are within 10 minutes of public transport.