Cherry Gardens

Residents are noticeably older than the state average, with 22.9% aged 65 and over. The population is small, totalling 633 people, and has a very low Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population at 0.0%.

Most of the community was born in Australia, though 17.5% were born overseas. English is the most common ancestry at 47.4%, followed by Australian at 40.3%.

English is the primary language for 92.3% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is 3.2%, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A majority of residents, 56.6%, report having no religion. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

The area is highly qualified, with 29.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national average. This is consistent with a high number of residents working as professionals.

Typical weekly household incomes are $2,016, which is well above the South Australian figure of $1,455. High earners are common, with 27.2% of households earning $3,000 or more per week.

The community is relatively healthy, as only 2.5% of people need help with daily activities, well below the national figure of 5.8%. Mental health conditions are also less common here than in most areas.

Volunteerism is very high, with 31.4% of people volunteering, far above the national rate of 14.1%. This high level of engagement extends to housework and childcare, both of which are much higher than in most areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. Families with children are common, which helps explain why only 12.7% of people live alone, a figure far below the national average.

Every single home in the area is a separate house. Ownership is very high, with 53.1% of homes owned outright, and 87.8% of houses have three or more bedrooms.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 0.0% of people commuting by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 40.6% owning two and 25.5% owning four or more.

The community is very stable, with only 18.3% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

A higher number of adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average. Professional roles are common, and 16.2% of the workforce works from home.

Recorded offences are much lower than in most areas, though the crime rate has seen a high increase over the last five years.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.5. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.