Elizabeth South

The area is much younger than most, with 20.9% of people under 15 and a typical resident aged 35. First Nations people make up 7.1% of the population, which is well above the South Australian figure of 2.4%.

About 24.6% of residents were born overseas, a figure that is about the same as the state average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, making up 36.4% and 31.6% respectively.

Language diversity is high, with 20.8% of people using a language other than English at home. This helps explain why the proportion of people who speak little or no English is well above the state and national figures.

Many residents report no religion, at 44.7%, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 30.8%.

Education levels are far below the state and national averages, with only 4.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 31.3% of residents have completed Year 12, which is much lower than most other areas.

Typical incomes are among the lowest at this level, with the typical household earning $774 a week. This is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are common here, with 37.6% of people living with a long-term condition. Rates of mental health conditions and people needing help with daily activities are both well above the state average.

Very few residents volunteer, at 8.1%, which is well below the national figure. However, 13.9% of people provide unpaid care, which is a little above the Australian average.

The First Nations community is among the largest at this level, though it faces significant hardship. The unemployment rate for First Nations people is 42.5%, which is far above the national figure.

One-parent families are very common, making up 39.4% of households, which is far above the state average. About 39.8% of people live alone.

Renting is the primary tenure for 63.2% of households, a figure far above the state average. Because of this, only 15.8% of homes are owned outright, which is among the lowest in the region.

Public transport use is high and 25.3% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is far above the national average. This is supported by a high number of public transport stops compared to other areas.

The area is quite mobile, with 35.1% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 13.7% of the population.

Joblessness is a major issue, with an unemployment rate of 20.8% that is far above the state and national figures. Only 39.4% of adults are working or looking for work.

Recorded offences per 100,000 people are among the highest at this level, particularly for theft and assault. However, the crime rate has fallen by 19.7% over the last five years.

The area is very walkable, with 99.8% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents are also within a 15-minute walk of a park or a school.