Black Forest

The typical resident is 39 years old, which is a little younger than the South Australian average. Children under 15 make up 15% of the population, a figure well below the national average.

People born overseas make up 25.5% of the community, which is much higher than in most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish, Scottish, and German.

Language diversity is high, with 21.3% of people using a language other than English at home. This is well above the state average, though very few residents speak little or no English.

Nearly half of the population (49.0%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 37.1%.

Education levels are among the highest in the region, with 43.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above both the state and national figures.

Typical family income is $2,338 a week, which is a little above the national figure. This wealth is reflected in the fact that 22% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 10.4% of residents. Overall, long-term health conditions are slightly below the state average.

Volunteering is a strong feature of the area, with 20.5% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%.

There are 14 First Nations people living in the area. Their typical household income of $1,624 is well above the South Australian figure.

A high number of people live alone here, accounting for 32.0% of households. This is well above the national average of 25.6%.

Rental properties are much more common here than in most areas, making up 38.9% of homes. Small homes are the norm, with only 56.5% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms.

Public transport use is among the highest for similar areas, with 9.7% commuting this way. This is supported by a high number of transit stops and a short 7-minute drive to the city.

The area is highly transient, with 39.4% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are particularly common, making up 31.2% of the population.

More adults are working or looking for work here (67.5%) than in most similar areas. Many residents work as professionals, especially in health care, social assistance, and technical roles.

Recorded offences are higher than in most areas, particularly burglary and property damage. However, the crime rate has fallen by 49.4% over the last five years.

Black Forest is a walker's paradise, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, schools, and public transport.