Cheltenham

The community is older than the national figure, with 19.8% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up 14.2% of the population, which is well below the Australian average of 18.2%.

People born overseas make up 19.9% of the population, a figure that is much higher than in most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish, Italian and Scottish.

A higher than usual 16.3% of residents use another language at home, though this is still a little below the South Australian average. Greek, Italian and Vietnamese are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Religion is less common here than in the state, with 42.8% of people reporting no religion. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are high, with 57.1% of residents completing Year 12 and 21.7% holding a bachelor degree or higher. The area is well-served by schools, with 20 located within 3 km.

Family incomes are slightly above the state and national figures, with a typical weekly family income of $2,164. Typical personal weekly income is about $766, which is similar to the state average.

Health needs are higher than usual, as 7.8% of people need help with daily activities and 30.9% have a long-term health condition. Arthritis is the most reported long-term condition.

A high 16.3% of residents provide unpaid care, which is well above the national figure. However, the volunteering rate of 13.1% is much lower than in most similar areas.

About 45 First Nations people live here, a larger count than in about 79% of similar areas. This group is more likely to speak a First Nations language (20%) compared to the state average.

Many residents live alone, accounting for 32% of households, which is well above the national average. One-parent families are also more common here than in most similar areas.

Most people live in separate houses, and 35.8% own their home outright. Renting is much less common here than in the rest of the state, at 20.8%.

The area is very well connected, with 6.0% of people commuting by public transport and a short 12-minute drive to the city. However, only 8.4% of people work from home, far below the national figure.

The population is relatively stable, with 26.3% moving in the last five years, far below the national average. Despite this, recent overseas arrivals make up 13.7% of the community.

Employment rates are slightly above the state average, with 62.6% of adults working or looking for work. The most common industries for residents are health care, retail and construction.

The crime rate has fallen by 40.5% over the last five years, a much larger drop than in most areas. However, rates for assault and property damage remain higher than usual.

The area is very walkable, with a score of 7.7. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, grocery store and health service.