Elizabeth North

The area is much younger than most, with a typical resident aged 36 and 19.3% of the population being children. It also has a significant First Nations community, at 6.9%, which is well above the South Australian figure of 2.4%.

English and Australian ancestries are most common. About 19.3% of people were born overseas, a figure that is much higher than most similar areas but well below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the main language for 78.1% of residents. While 10.8% of people use another language at home—which is much higher than in similar areas—this is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A majority of residents have no religion, at 51.6%. This is far above the national average of 38.9% and well above the South Australian figure of 45.8%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas. Only 4.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, and Year 12 completion is far below the national average at 32.7%.

Incomes are among the lowest for this level, with a typical weekly household earning $864, far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, with 40.2% of people living with a long-term health condition. Rates of mental health conditions (17.8%) and people needing help with daily activities (11.1%) are among the highest at this level.

Unpaid care for children and housework is lower than in most areas. However, 14.6% of people provide some form of unpaid care, which is a little above the national figure.

The First Nations community is among the largest at this level, though it faces significant hardship. The unemployment rate for First Nations people is 33.8%, far above the national rate of 12.3%.

The area has a very high proportion of one-parent families (36.7%) and people living alone (40%), both of which are far above the national figures.

Rental properties are very common, with 55.2% of households renting, far above the national average of 30.6%. Typical weekly rent is $240, which is well below the national figure of $375.

Many residents do not own a car, with 19.5% of homes having no vehicle. This helps explain why public transport use for commuting (5.1%) is among the highest for this level.

The community is quite mobile, as 39.7% of people moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 9.7% of the population.

Unemployment is very high at 18%, which is far above the national rate of 5.1%. Many of those working are employed as labourers or in health care and social assistance.

Recorded offences are among the highest at this level. Theft, assault, and property damage are the most common types of crime reported.

Most homes are within a short walk of a park or public transport stop. However, access to essentials is poor, with only 2% of homes within a 15-minute walk of health services.