Dover Gardens

The typical resident is 39, making the area a little younger than the state average. About 20.3% of people are seniors, which is well above the national figure.

Birthplaces are diverse, with 27.8% of people born overseas, a figure well above the South Australian average. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

Nearly one in five people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. English only is spoken by 77.1% of residents.

Half of the population reports having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 35.7%.

The community is well-qualified, with 26.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the state average, and 60.2% of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $1,423, which is about the same as the state figure. However, the number of households earning over $3,000 a week is well below the national average.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.7% of residents. Mental health and arthritis are the most reported conditions.

More people provide unpaid childcare here than in most areas. However, the number of volunteers is well below the state average.

First Nations residents are noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 19. Income for these households is far below the national figure.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas. About 30.3% of people live alone, which is well above the national average.

Renting is much more common than usual, with 34.4% of households renting. While many homes have three or more bedrooms, separate houses are far less common than in the rest of the state.

Public transport use is among the highest for similar areas, supported by a high number of bus stops. This is reflected in the 8.6% of homes that have no motor vehicle.

The area has seen significant movement, with 43.5% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 16.7% of the population.

About 61.7% of adults are working or looking for work. Unemployment is slightly higher than the state average, and many residents work in health care and social assistance.

The rate of assault is much higher than in most areas. However, the overall crime rate has fallen by 34% over the last five years.

The suburb is very walkable, with every single home within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, and groceries. All homes are also within a 10-minute walk of public transport.