Cockatoo Valley

This is a young-leaning community where 21.7% of people are children under 15, a figure well above the national average. While the typical resident is 42, the area has far fewer seniors than most similar places.

English and Australian ancestries are most common here. While 15% of the population was born overseas, this is well below the South Australian and national figures.

English is the dominant language, with 95.4% of people using it at home. Very few residents use another language, which is far below the state and national levels.

The community is largely secular, as 55.3% of people report no religion. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Qualification levels are higher than in most similar areas, with 18.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Local primary schools are more common here than in many other areas.

Household wealth is very high, with typical weekly incomes far above the state and national averages. Over 31% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much higher than most areas.

Residents are generally healthier than the national average, with far fewer people reporting long-term health conditions or needing help with daily activities.

Family life is a focus here, with much higher rates of people providing unpaid childcare and housework compared to the rest of the state. There is also a notably high number of former Defence Force members.

First Nations people make up 0.8% of the population. This small group is far younger than the state average, with a typical age of 14, and earns a typical personal income far above the national figure.

Homes are typically large, averaging 3.1 people, which is well above the national figure. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children and very few people living alone.

Every single home is a separate detached house, and 92.4% have three or more bedrooms. Most are owned with a mortgage, while renting is very rare at just 4.5%.

Car ownership is essential, as 100% of homes have a motor vehicle and most have two or more. There are no public transport stops in the area, making it highly dependent on cars.

About 35.3% of residents have moved in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The workforce is very active, with a much higher rate of people working or looking for work than the national average. Unemployment is very low at 1.7%.

Recorded offences are among the lowest for areas of this size, though the crime rate has seen a significant increase over the last five years.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent. While most people live within a short walk of a park, there are no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk.