Elizabeth

The area is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical resident aged 38. About 18.8% of the population are children under 15, while the proportion of seniors is well below the South Australian figure.

International diversity is strong here, with 30.3% of people born overseas, a figure well above the state average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Scottish and Irish.

Language diversity is high, as 24.0% of residents use a language other than English at home. This contributes to a high number of people who speak little or no English, which is well above the national figure.

Many residents report having no religion, which is well above the national average. Islam is the next most common faith, representing 11.9% of the community.

Educational attainment is far below the state and national levels, with only 7.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and only 36.5% completing Year 12.

Typical incomes are among the lowest in the region, with a typical weekly household income of $902, far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are prevalent, as 36.7% of people have a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are particularly common, appearing at a rate well above the national figure.

Volunteer rates are well below the state average at 11.9%. However, a higher than average 14.4% of residents provide some form of unpaid care.

There are 48 First Nations people in the area. While their typical personal income is well below the state average, they have a Year 12 completion rate far above the national figure.

The area has a very high number of one-parent families and people living alone, both of which are far above the national average.

Renting is the dominant tenure for 52.9% of households, a figure far above the state average. Typical weekly rents are $230, which is well below the national figure.

Public transport use is high, with 6.9% commuting by bus and a very high number of transit stops per 1,000 people. Conversely, 24.1% of homes have no motor vehicle, far above the state average.

The community is relatively mobile, with 12.8% of residents arriving from overseas recently, which is slightly above the national figure.

Joblessness is a major issue here, with an unemployment rate of 21.3%, far above the national figure. Only 44.1% of adults are working or looking for work.

Recorded offences are among the highest at this level, particularly for theft, assault, and property damage, though the crime rate fell 17.2% over five years.

The area is a walker's paradise, with a walkability score of 8.2. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, and public transport.