Caltowie West

The population is skewed towards older adults and seniors, with those 65 and over making up 35.7% of the area. This is far above the national figure of 17.2%. There are no residents from a youth background (15–24 years).

Everyone in the area was born in Australia, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents identify with Australian (64.3%) or English (35.7%) ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 39.3% of residents have no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 42.9%.

Educational attainment is lower than the state and national figures, with only 15.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. The percentage of people who completed Year 12 is among the lowest at this level.

Weekly incomes are much lower than most areas. The typical household earns $1,041 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Long-term health conditions are common here, affecting 53.6% of people, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. Arthritis and diabetes are the most reported conditions, though no one requires help with daily activities.

Local participation is high, with 30.8% of residents volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. There is also a very high proportion of Defence Force veterans at 20.0%.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.

Homes are smaller than most, with a typical size of 2.0 people per home, which is well below the national figure of 2.5.

Mortgage costs are very low here, with a typical monthly home-loan payment of $381, far below the national figure of $1,863.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, meaning residents rely entirely on other means of travel.

The population is very stable, as only 14.3% of residents moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

About 61.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is about the same as the national figure of 61.1%.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.