Banksia Park

The typical resident is 41, though the area has a higher proportion of children under 15 than most similar places. Around 20.7% of people are seniors, which is well above the national figure.

People born overseas make up 18.1% of the population, which is higher than in most similar areas but well below the state and national figures. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

English is the main language for 92.1% of residents. While 5.7% of people use another language at home, this is far below the figures for South Australia and Australia.

A majority of residents—51.8%—have no religion, which is far above the national figure and much higher than in most similar areas.

Education levels are higher than in most similar areas, with 20.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Over half of the population has completed Year 12.

Typical family and household incomes are higher than in most similar areas. The typical family earns $2,094 a week, which is a little above the South Australian figure.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 31.4% of people. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%.

Community participation is high, with 34.4% of people caring for children unpaid, a figure well above the national average. Nearly 20% of the population are volunteers.

First Nations residents in this area have a typical personal income of $1,083, which is far above the state and national figures. Their typical age is also far older than the national figure.

Homes here tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per household. This is higher than most areas, and the percentage of people living alone is well below the state and national figures.

The area is unique for being 100% separate houses. A huge 95.4% of homes have three or more bedrooms, which is far above the national figure.

Public transport use is much higher than in most similar areas, and the area has a high number of bus stops. However, only 9.3% of people work from home, which is far below the national figure.

The community is very stable, as only 25.3% of people have moved in the last five years. This is far below the figures for both the state and the nation.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is a little below the state and national figures.

Rates of burglary, motor vehicle theft, and robbery are all much lower than in most similar areas, though the overall crime rate has risen over the last five years.

Most homes are within a short walk of a park or school, but far fewer are within walking distance of groceries or health services compared to the state average.