Flinders

The area is much younger than most, with 22.2% of residents being children under 15. This helps explain why those aged 65 and over are well below the state and national figures at 12.7%.

English and Australian ancestries are most common, though 15.8% of the population was born overseas. This is higher than most similar areas, but still far below the state and national averages.

While 15.4% of people use a language other than English at home—which is much higher than in similar areas—this is still well below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 59.7% of the community identifies as Christian, while those with no religion make up 32.5%, a figure that is well below the national average.

Around 49.3% of residents completed Year 12, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the state average of 58.9%. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 16.1% of adults.

Typical weekly household income is $2,103, which is a little above the national figure. Furthermore, 26.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a result that is much higher than most similar areas.

The community is slightly healthier than the national average, with 26.7% of people reporting a long-term health condition. About 8.5% of residents have a mental health condition.

Caring for children is a common activity here, with 33.6% of people providing unpaid childcare—well above the national figure. However, only 9.9% of residents volunteer, which is much lower than most areas.

First Nations people in the area have a typical personal income of $738, which is well above the national average. The median age for this group is 20, noticeably younger than the national figure of 24.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per dwelling. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 64.7% of families.

The area is dominated by separate houses, and 91.1% of homes have three or more bedrooms, which is far above the national average. Typical weekly rent is $490, among the highest for this level.

Cars are essential here, as 57.2% of people drive to work and only 0.5% use public transport. However, 20.9% of the workforce works from home.

The area has seen some movement, with 35.0% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 4.1% of the population, which is far below the national average.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, at 66.4%. The most common industries are health care and social assistance, construction, and retail trade.

While 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, the area is far below the national average for walking to groceries or health services. Its overall walkability score is 4.4, or somewhat walkable.