Birdwood

The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. However, it has a higher share of children under 15 than most similar areas, with 19.8% of the population in this age group.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 13.3% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English ancestry is the most common, accounting for 52.4% of residents.

English is the dominant language, with 93.5% of people using it at home. Only 1.7% of residents use another language, a figure far below both the state and national averages.

A majority of residents, 56.1%, report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 35.4%.

About 55% of residents have completed Year 12, which is about the same as the state average. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 17.5% of adults, which is well below the national figure.

Typical weekly household income is $1,754, which is a little above the South Australian figure. Around 19.3% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a rate higher than most similar areas.

The community is relatively healthy, with only 3.6% of people needing help with daily activities, which is well below the state figure of 6.7%.

Volunteering is very common here, with 26.7% of people helping out, far above the national figure of 14.1%. This high level of engagement extends to unpaid housework and childcare, both of which are more common than in most areas.

There are 12 First Nations people in the area, with a typical personal income of $824, which is far above the state figure for First Nations people.

Families with children are common, making up 62.2% of households. This helps explain why homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.7 people per home.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, with 97.9% of homes being detached. Most homes are spacious, as 85.7% have three or more bedrooms, and 40.5% are owned outright.

Car travel is essential, as 65.8% of workers drive to work and very few use public transport. Only 1.1% of homes do not have a motor vehicle, which is well below the state average.

The population is quite stable, with 29.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is strong, with 65.6% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national average. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, a little below the state figure.

Overall crime rates are lower than most areas, particularly for burglary and assault. However, the crime rate has seen a significant increase over the last five years.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.1, far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services.