Bedford Park

The community is remarkably young, with 32.4% of people aged 15 to 24 and a typical age of 28, which is far younger than the national figure of 38. Children under 15 make up only 7.4% of the population, a figure well below the state average.

International roots are common here, as 44.8% of residents were born overseas, far above the 24.1% seen across South Australia. The most frequent ancestries are Australian and English, followed by Chinese at 12.6%.

Language diversity is very high, with 39.3% of people using a language other than English at home, far above the national figure of 22.3%. Mandarin is the most common non-English language, spoken by 8.8% of residents.

About 43.5% of people report having no religion, which is a little below the state average but well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 29.4%.

The area is highly educated, with 34.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state's 22.7%. This is reflected in the high rate of Year 12 completion, which is far above both state and national figures.

Incomes are generally low, with a typical personal weekly income of $470, which is far below the national figure of $805. Similarly, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week is far below the national average.

Long-term health conditions are less common here than in most areas, affecting 24.3% of residents, which is well below the state figure. However, mental health conditions are slightly more frequent than in other similar areas.

Unpaid care for children and housework is much lower than in most areas, consistent with the young adult population. Despite this, volunteers make up 19.2% of the community, which is well above the national figure.

First Nations residents in the area are typically younger than those across the state, with a typical age of 22. Education levels are among the highest at this level, with 83.3% completing Year 12.

A large number of people live alone (27.7%), which is a little above the national average. About half of all households are couples with children, while one-parent families are more common here than in most similar areas.

Renters make up 51.5% of the population, far above the state average of 27.6%. Homes are less likely to be owned outright, and there are fewer three-bedroom homes compared to the state and nation.

Public transport use is very high, with 8.6% of people commuting by transit, well above the national figure. The area is exceptionally well-served, with 31 stops and a very high number of weekly departures.

The area is a major hub for new arrivals, with 47.6% of residents arriving from overseas, far above the national figure. Overall, 60.3% of people have moved house in the last five years.

Working or looking for work is less common here than in most areas, and the unemployment rate is 10.6%, well above the national figure. Many residents work in health care and social assistance.

The area has a much higher recorded offence rate than most similar areas, particularly for theft and property damage. However, burglary rates are much lower than in other areas.

The neighborhood is very walkable, with 94.8% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. While parks and health services are very accessible, groceries are far harder to reach on foot than in most of the state.