Collinswood

The area is much younger than most, with a typical age of 36 and a senior population that is well below the national figure. While children under 15 make up 17.1% of the residents, the community is largely made up of young adults aged 25 to 44.

International roots are common here, with 31.4% of people born overseas, which is well above the state and national figures. English and Australian ancestries are most frequent, followed by Italian, Irish, and Scottish heritage.

Language diversity is among the highest for its level, as 30% of residents use a language other than English at home. This is far above the state average, with Greek, Punjabi, and Hindi being the most common additional languages.

Religious patterns are around the middle for similar areas, and 38.5% of people identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 37.8% of the population, which is well below the South Australian figure.

Education levels are exceptionally high, with 44.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—far above the national figure. Three quarters of residents have completed Year 12, which is among the highest standings for this level.

Earnings are strong, as the typical personal weekly income of $1,012 is well above the national figure. About 27% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a rate much higher than most areas.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with the share of people reporting a long-term health condition being well below the state average. Only 4.3% of people need help with daily activities.

Community life involves a fair amount of unpaid work, with 28.8% of people caring for children, which is higher than most areas. About 17.2% of residents are volunteers, a figure well above the national average.

There are 15 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Their typical personal income of $1,062 is far above the state and national figures.

A high number of people live alone here, with 33.5% of households consisting of one person. This is well above the national average, though 63.6% of families are couples with children.

Rental properties are far more common here than in the rest of the state, with 41.5% of households renting. Homes tend to be smaller, with three-bedroom homes being far less common than the national average.

Public transport use is among the highest for this level, with 6.7% of people commuting this way. The area is very well connected, with a short 7-minute drive to the city and a high number of bus routes.

The community is quite mobile, as 42.8% of people moved in the last five years. This includes a very high number of recent overseas arrivals, who make up 27.7% of the population.

Workforce activity is much higher than most areas, with 69.5% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents are professionals, particularly those working in health care and social assistance.

The area has seen a large drop in crime over the last five years. While burglary and robbery rates are higher than most areas, the rates of assault and motor vehicle theft are much lower.

Described as a walker's paradise, every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, and grocery store. All homes are also within a 10-minute walk of public transport.