Eden Hills

The community is slightly older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 43. About 19.9% of people are seniors, and children under 15 make up 17.7% of the population.

Many residents have roots overseas, with 24.2% born outside Australia, a figure much higher than most similar areas. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 86.8% of the community. While 11.1% of people use another language at home, this is far below the national average of 22.3%.

A large majority of residents—61.0%—report having no religion, which is far above both the state and national figures.

This is a highly qualified area where 41.0% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average of 22.7%. Most residents completed Year 12, and there are many schools within a short distance.

Incomes are notably high, with 28.4% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical weekly household income of $2,062 is well above the South Australian figure of $1,455.

Residents are less likely to need help with daily activities than most people in the state. However, a higher than average 30.7% of people live with a long-term health condition.

Volunteerism is very high here, with 26.9% of people volunteering—far above the national figure of 14.1%. Many residents also provide unpaid care for children or other family members.

There are 21 First Nations people in the area. This group has a typical personal income of $1,166, which is far above the state and national figures.

Most homes are occupied by couples with children, and the average household is larger than usual at 2.7 people. Only 20.0% of people live alone, which is well below the state average.

The suburb consists almost entirely of separate houses, with 87.3% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is uncommon here, occurring in only 11.8% of homes, far below the national rate.

Public transport use is relatively high, and most homes are just a two-minute walk to a stop. While 57% of people drive to work, 13.2% work from home.

The population is fairly stable, with 31.3% moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

A high proportion of the community is working or looking for work. The most common industries for local employees are health care, social assistance, and education.

The area has a middle-of-the-road crime rate, though the rate of property damage is higher than most similar areas. There has been a significant increase in the crime rate over the last five years.

Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park or a school, but very few are near groceries or health services. The terrain is notably steep, with a mean slope of 10.4%.