Allenby Gardens

The typical resident is 40 years old, making the area a little younger than the South Australian average. While 17.7% of the population are seniors, children under 15 make up 15.1%, which is well below the national figure.

Overseas birthplaces are common here, with 26.5% of people born abroad, a figure slightly above the state average. Italian and Greek ancestries are particularly prominent, following English and Australian heritage.

Language diversity is a striking feature, as 30.5% of people use a language other than English at home, which is far above the state average. Greek is the most common non-English language, followed by Italian and Punjabi.

Religious affiliation remains common here, with 53.3% of people identifying as Christian. This means the 31.9% of residents with no religion is well below the national figure.

This is a highly qualified area, with 28.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the state average. A significant 64.9% of residents completed Year 12, which is far above the South Australian figure.

Typical weekly household income is $1,732, which is a little above the state average. High earners are also common, with 20.7% of households earning $3,000 or more per week.

Health outcomes are generally positive, as the 26.7% of people with a long-term health condition is well below the state average. Mental health conditions are also lower than most similar areas at 7.1%.

Volunteering is much lower than in most similar areas, with only 13.2% of people participating. Unpaid care for children and other people sits around the middle for its level.

First Nations residents here are noticeably older than the state and national typical age of 24. A high 21.7% speak a First Nations language, which is well above the national figure.

Families are the core of the suburb, with 62% of homes consisting of couples with children. About 27.6% of people live alone, which is a little above the national average.

Most people live in separate houses, and 37.6% own their home outright, which is well above the state average. Renting is less common here than in most similar areas, at 23.7%.

Public transport use is high, with 5.2% of people commuting this way—a figure a little above the national average. The area is very well connected, with 9 different bus routes serving the community.

Recent movement is high, as 16.1% of the population arrived from overseas in the last five years. This is slightly above the state and national figures.

The area has a strong workforce, with 67.6% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national average. Health care and retail are the most common industries.

The overall recorded offence rate is higher than most areas, with theft and property damage being the most common issues. However, motor vehicle theft is much lower than in most similar areas.

The suburb is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, and groceries. Almost all residents also live within a 10-minute walk of public transport.