College Park

The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than the Australian average. Children under 15 make up 14.8% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Over 22% of people were born overseas, a figure much higher than most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, while China and England are the most frequent overseas birthplaces.

About 18.5% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than most similar areas. Greek and Mandarin are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Christianity is the most common religion at 52.5%, while 38.4% of people report no religion, which is about the same as the national figure.

This is an exceptionally well-qualified area, with 47.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. This academic profile is seen in the workforce, where health and commerce qualifications are most common.

Incomes are among the highest at this level, with a typical family earning $3,527 a week, far above the national figure of $2,120. Roughly 42% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Residents are generally healthier than those in other areas, with only 25% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the South Australian figure of 31%.

Volunteerism is strong here, with 24.3% of people volunteering, far above the national average of 14.1%. Unpaid care for children is also much higher than in most similar areas.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, and those who are present have a typical personal income of $1,125, which is far above the state figure.

Families with children are common, making up 61.3% of households. One-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas.

Rent is well above the state average at $400 a week, and typical monthly mortgage payments are far above the national figure at $3,125. About 43% of homes are owned outright.

Public transport is highly accessible, with 10 routes serving the area and a typical drive time to the city of just 5 minutes. Most homes have two vehicles.

The area is dynamic, with 39.2% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 25.7% of the population, which is far above the national average.

Adults are more likely to be working or looking for work than in most areas. The local workforce is dominated by professionals, particularly those in health care and social assistance.

The area has some of the lowest assault rates at this level, although burglary and theft rates are higher than most similar areas.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.6, where every single home is within a 15-minute walk of parks, groceries, and health services.