Blakeview

Blakeview is far younger than most areas, with a typical age of 31 compared to the state's 41. This is reflected in the high number of children under 15 (25.1%) and a very low proportion of seniors, who make up only 9.2% of the community.

While 20.7% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than similar areas, this is still well below the South Australian and national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

About 13.2% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure that is much higher than in similar areas but well below the national average of 22.3%.

The area is notably secular, with 54.4% of people reporting no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

A higher-than-usual 52.0% of residents have completed Year 12, though the 13.3% with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the national average of 26.3%.

Typical personal and household incomes are slightly above the state and national figures, with typical weekly household income sitting at $1,706.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in similar areas, affecting 11.9% of residents, which is well above the national figure of 8.8%.

Consistent with its young profile, 35.3% of people provide unpaid childcare, a figure well above the national average. There is also a notably high proportion of people who have served in the Defence Force.

First Nations residents in Blakeview are noticeably younger and have a higher Year 12 completion rate (44.0%) than those in the state and nation.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per household, and there is a much higher rate of one-parent families (19.3%) compared to most areas.

The area is dominated by detached houses, with 92.8% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is much more common here than in similar areas, while outright ownership is far below the national average.

Most residents rely on cars, though the area has more public transport stops and routes than most similar places. Only 5.7% of people work from home, which is far below the national figure.

Blakeview is experiencing significant growth, with 48.7% of residents moving in over the last five years, a rate far above the state average.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work (69.6%), and full-time employment is well above the national average at 62.2%.

The overall recorded offence rate is higher than most areas, with assault, property damage and theft being the most frequent incidents.

The area is quite walkable for daily needs, with 99.2% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and 96.1% near a school, though access to health services is far below the state average.