Cowandilla

The area has a high number of seniors, with 25.4% aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 12.4%, a figure well below both the state and national averages.

Born overseas make up 35.5% of the population, which is far above the South Australian figure of 24.1%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Greek, Irish and Scottish.

Language diversity is very high, with 34.2% of people using a language other than English at home, far above the national average. Greek is the most common non-English language, and 5.7% of residents speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in other areas, with 33.8% of people reporting no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common faith at 44.6%.

This is a highly qualified community, with 29.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the state average. Most residents have completed Year 12, and there are many schools and educational facilities within the area.

Typical personal weekly incomes are much lower than in most areas, coming in at $589, well below the national figure of $805. Only 5.9% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

Health needs are high here, as 16% of people need help with daily activities, which is far above the national average. Long-term health conditions are also more common, affecting 33.3% of the population.

Volunteer rates are much lower than most areas, at 12.5%. Similarly, far fewer people provide unpaid childcare or do significant housework compared to the state and national figures.

There are 12 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This group is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 41 years and much higher typical incomes.

A high number of people live alone here, accounting for 32.7% of households. One-parent families are also more common than in most areas, making up 15.9% of the community.

Renters are very common, making up 40.6% of households, which is far above the state average. Homes are generally smaller, with 60.2% having three or more bedrooms, much lower than most areas.

Public transport use is very high, with 8.5% of people commuting this way, well above the national figure. The area is very well connected, with 11.8% of homes having no motor vehicle.

The population is quite mobile, as 46% of residents moved in the last five years. This is driven partly by recent overseas arrivals, who make up 19.2% of the community.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average, at 54.7%. Full-time employment is also much lower than most areas, while health care and retail are the main industries.

Crime rates are higher than most areas, particularly for burglary and motor vehicle theft. There has been a significant increase in recorded offences over the last five years.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.7, where 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks and schools.