Burnside

The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. It has a higher share of children and seniors than most similar areas, while people in de facto relationships are much less common than across the state.

Overseas birth is common here, with 32.5% of people born abroad, which is well above the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by a significant Chinese community.

One in four residents uses another language at home, a rate well above the state and national figures. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.

Religious affiliation is around the middle for its level, though the 41.5% of people with no religion is well below the South Australian figure.

Education levels are far above the national average, with 49.5% of adults holding a degree and 78.8% having completed Year 12. This high level of qualification is mirrored in the local workforce, which is heavily concentrated in professional and managerial roles.

Typical incomes are much higher than in most other areas. The typical household earns $2,257 a week, and 23.8% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, which is far above the state and national figures.

Residents are generally healthier than most, with fewer people reporting long-term health conditions or mental health issues compared to the state and national averages.

Volunteer rates are well above the national figure at 22%. There is also a much higher proportion of people providing unpaid care for children compared to other areas.

The First Nations community is small, with only 7 people. However, typical personal and household incomes for this group are far above the state and national figures.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. Families with children are common, while one-parent families are much less frequent than in the rest of the state.

Ownership is high, with 42.8% of homes owned outright. While typical rents and mortgage payments are much higher than elsewhere, detached houses are less common here than in other South Australian areas.

The area is very well connected with a high number of public transport stops and routes. While most people still drive, 17.2% of the workforce works from home.

The community is relatively mobile, with 36% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 13.5% of the population.

The workforce is largely professional, with a high concentration of jobs in health, professional services, and education. The unemployment rate is slightly lower than the state average.

Overall crime rates are lower than in most areas, particularly for theft and assault, though the crime rate has risen sharply over the last five years.

The area is very walkable, with 92.8% of homes within a short walk of public transport. Most residents live within 15 minutes of a park or health service, although access to groceries is lower than the state average.