Beverley

The area is much younger than most, with the typical resident aged 36 and seniors making up only 10.1% of the population, well below the state figure of 20%. De facto relationships are also more common here than in most similar areas.

People born overseas make up 26.6% of the population, which is a little above the state average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, though there is a notable Italian presence at 10.6%.

Language diversity is very high, with 28.7% of people using a language other than English at home—far above the state figure of 17.8%. Punjabi and Greek are the most common non-English languages spoken.

About 41.1% of residents report having no religion, which is well below the South Australian figure of 45.8%. Christianity is the most common faith, representing 39.4% of the community.

The workforce is well-qualified, with 60.9% of residents completing Year 12, well above the state average. Bachelor degrees or higher are held by 22.5% of adults, and the most common qualifications are in engineering and management.

Typical personal incomes are a little above the state figure at $816 per week. While typical family incomes are also slightly higher than the state average, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week is well below the national figure.

Long-term health conditions are less common here than in most areas, affecting 26.2% of people. However, mental health conditions are reported by 9.5% of residents, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Volunteer rates are much lower than in most areas at 13.1%. Similarly, fewer people provide unpaid housework or care for children compared to the state and national averages.

First Nations people make up a small part of the population, and the typical age for this group is 20, which is noticeably younger than the state average of 24. No one in this group reports speaking a First Nations language.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, at 18.5%. There is also a higher proportion of people living alone compared to the national average.

Rental properties are much more common than usual, making up 35.6% of homes. The area has far fewer three-bedroom homes than the state average, and only 22.9% of homes are owned outright.

Public transport use is higher than in most areas, and the area has a high number of bus routes and stops. Most people still commute by car, and very few work from home compared to the national figure.

The area is quite dynamic, with 36.9% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are much more common here than in the rest of the state.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, with a full-time employment rate of 60.2%. However, the unemployment rate of 6.5% is also higher than the state and national figures.

The recorded offence rate is much higher than in most areas. Theft and burglary are the most frequent crimes, though the overall crime rate has fallen by 14.5% over the last five years.

The area is very walkable, with nearly every home within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and health services. Most residents are also within a 10-minute walk of public transport.