Elizabeth Vale

The population is noticeably younger than the state average, with 20.2% of residents being children under 15. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 4.9% of the community, which is a little above the national figure.

Born overseas, 37.2% of residents come from outside Australia, a figure far above the state average. While English and Australian ancestries are most common, Nepal is a significant country of birth for 6% of the population.

Language diversity is very high, with 31.1% of people using another language at home. This is well above the national average and helps explain why 12.2% of residents speak little or no English.

Religion is less common here than in other areas, as 36.8% of residents report no religion. This is well below the South Australian figure of 45.8%.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 32.5% of residents completing Year 12. Only 5.3% hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national average.

Incomes are among the lowest in the region, with a typical weekly household earning just $851. This is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are common, as 36.2% of people have a long-term health condition. This is much higher than most areas, and 13.9% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care for others is more common than usual, while volunteering is among the lowest at 8.4%, which is well below the state average.

The First Nations community is among the largest in the region. Residents here are noticeably younger than others, but face a very high unemployment rate of 49.1%.

Family structures differ from the norm, with one-parent families making up 29.6% of households, which is far above the national average. Nearly 40% of people live alone.

Renting is very common at 49.4%, which is far above the state figure. This trend is linked to low home ownership, with only 20.1% of homes owned outright.

Public transport access is excellent, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. However, 20.7% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is far above the national average.

The area sees significant movement, with 37% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are much more common here than in most other areas.

The local job market is struggling, with an unemployment rate of 16.1%, which is far above the state and national figures. Only 38.2% of adults are working or looking for work.

Crime rates are among the highest at this level. Recorded offences are very high, particularly for assault, burglary, and theft.

The area is somewhat walkable, with everyone living within a 15-minute walk of a park and health services. However, access to groceries within a 15-minute walk is well below the state average.