Compton

The community is slightly younger than the state average, with 19.1% of residents being children under 15. While the typical resident is 41, there are far fewer seniors here than in most other areas.

The population is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 6.0% born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the primary language here, with just 0.5% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Nearly half of the population (48.6%) report having no religion, which is well above the national average of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are lower than most areas, with only 10.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 41.1% completing Year 12, both far below national figures.

Incomes are strong in this area, with typical household weekly earnings of $2,150 being well above the South Australian figure of $1,455. About a quarter of households earn $3,000 or more each week.

Residents are generally healthier than those in other areas, with lower rates of long-term health conditions (25.0%) and fewer people needing help with daily activities.

Local participation is high, with 22.3% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. Many residents also provide unpaid care for children.

The First Nations community is quite young, with a typical age of 17. Household incomes for First Nations people are far above the state average.

Homes here are larger than usual, averaging 2.8 people per household. Very few people live alone (10.4%), and one-parent families are much less common than in most areas.

Every single home in Compton is a separate house. Renting is very rare at 4.6%, and 40.9% of homes are owned outright, which is well above the national average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with 0% of people using public transport to commute. Most homes have two or more vehicles.

The population is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Job prospects are strong, with a very low unemployment rate of 2.0% and a much higher proportion of people working or looking for work than in most areas.

Crime rates are much lower than in most areas, with particularly low figures for theft and burglary.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.3. Very few homes are within a short walk of parks, schools or groceries.