Camden Park

The community is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 36. Children under 15 make up 14.1% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

People born overseas make up 30.0% of the population, well above the South Australian figure of 24.1%. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish.

Language diversity is very high here, as 28.8% of people use a language other than English at home. This is far above the state average, and 3.7% of residents speak little or no English.

About 40.3% of residents report no religion, which is a little above the national figure. Other common affiliations include Christianity at 38.0% and Hinduism at 6.1%.

This is a highly qualified area where 30.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average. Year 12 completion is also far above the state figure at 64.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,398, which is about the same as the state figure. Personal weekly incomes are a little above the South Australian average at $797.

Health outcomes are generally positive, with 26.8% of people having a long-term health condition, which is well below the state figure. About 5.0% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteer rates are a little below the state average at 14.6%. Unpaid housework is also much lower than most similar areas, with 18.1% of people doing 15 or more hours a week.

First Nations residents have a Year 12 completion rate of 51.9%, which is far above the national figure. However, the unemployment rate for this group is among the highest at 30.4%.

Many people live alone here, with 35.4% of households consisting of one person, a figure well above the national average. Typical homes are smaller, with 2.2 people per household.

Renters make up 38.8% of the community, far above the state average. The area has fewer large homes, with only 54.1% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms.

Public transport use is very high, with 7.6% of people commuting by transit. The area is exceptionally well-served, with 21 stops and a very short 3-minute walk to the nearest one.

The population is very mobile, with 44.9% of people moving in the last five years. This is consistent with the high number of recent overseas arrivals, who make up 28.0% of residents.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, at 68.2%. The most common industries are health care, social assistance, and education.

The area has a higher than average crime rate, particularly for theft and property damage. However, the overall crime rate fell by 24.6% over the last five years.

This is a very walkable community, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Almost all residents also live within a 15-minute walk of health services, groceries, and parks.