Dulwich

The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. Children under 15 make up 18.6% of the population, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Many residents were born overseas, with 22.8% coming from other countries, though this is still well below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

About 15.8% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. However, this is still a little below the South Australian average.

A majority of the community—52.4%—report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.

Dulwich is an academic hub where 54% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. This high level of qualification is reflected in the local workforce, where professionals make up 40.7% of roles.

Typical weekly family income is $3,230, which is far above the South Australian figure of $1,889. Around 37% of households earn more than $3,000 a week, among the highest for its level.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with 25% reporting a long-term condition, which is well below the state average of 31%. Only 3.4% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is common here, with 25.2% of people giving their time, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care for children is also much higher than in most similar areas.

The First Nations community is small, with 13 people. Those in this group are far younger than the state average, with a typical age of just 13.

Family life is common, as 65.6% of homes are couples with children. At the same time, 30.5% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure.

Homes are typically smaller here, with 66.8% having three or more bedrooms, far below the national figure. While 40.3% of homes are owned outright, typical monthly mortgage payments are far above the state average at $2,600.

The area is very well connected, with 12 public transport stops and a short 4-minute walk to the nearest one. About 17.9% of people work from home, which is well above the state average.

The population is quite mobile, with 34.8% moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 20.6% of the community, which is well above the national figure.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. The most common industries for locals are health care, professional services, and education.

The area has some of the lowest assault and burglary rates for its level. However, property damage rates are higher than in most similar areas.

Dulwich is a walker's paradise, with a walkability score of 8.9. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks, and schools.