Croydon Park

The community is notably young, with a typical age of 35 and fewer seniors than most areas. About 16% of the population are children under 15, which is about the same as the South Australian average.

International roots are very common here, as 45.7% of people were born overseas—far above the national figure of 27.7%. Vietnamese, English, and Greek are among the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is very high, with 53.9% of residents using a language other than English at home, far above the state average of 17.8%. Consequently, 12.3% of people speak little or no English, which is well above the national figure.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in other areas, with only 26.8% of people reporting no religion, far below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common faith at 40.4%.

Education levels are high, with 60.4% of residents completing Year 12 and 25.4% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both figures being above the state average.

Typical weekly personal income is $648, which is a little below the national figure of $805. The typical household income of $1,421 is about the same as the state average.

While 26.1% of people have a long-term health condition—which is a little below the national figure—a higher proportion than most areas, 7.4%, need help with daily activities.

Participation in unpaid work and volunteering is quite low; only 10.8% of people volunteer, which is well below the state average of 17.0%.

There are 66 First Nations people in the area. Those who identify as First Nations have a typical personal income of $860, which is far above the state average.

Homes here are slightly more crowded than usual, with 2.6 people per home. One-parent families are also much more common here than in most other areas at 16.6%.

Renters are very common, with 38.0% of households renting, far above the state average of 27.6%. Most homes are separate houses, though they tend to be smaller than the state average.

Public transport use is high, with 5.2% of people commuting this way and 10% of homes having no car. The area is well-served by 17 public transport stops.

The population is quite mobile, with 43.6% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 20.8% of the community, which is well above the national average.

The unemployment rate is 7.0%, which is a little above the national figure of 5.1%. Many residents work in health care and social assistance.

Recorded offences are much higher than in most similar areas, with theft and assault being the most common types of crime.

This is a very walkable suburb, with a score of 7.5. Nearly all homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and public transport.