Evanston Park

The community is older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 41 and a high number of seniors. Children under 15 make up 19% of the population, which is a little above the South Australian figure.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, and 80.7% of residents were born in Australia. The proportion of people born overseas is higher than in most similar areas, though it is well below the state average.

English is the primary language for 92.7% of the community. While more people use another language at home compared to similar areas, this is still far below the national and state figures.

A striking 50.2% of residents report no religion, a figure far above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 42.5%.

Education levels are lower than the national figure, with only 14.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. The area is well-served by schools, with eight located within 3km.

Typical weekly household income is $1,494, which is about the same as the South Australian average. Personal incomes are slightly below the national figure, with a typical weekly amount of $713.

Health challenges are much more common here than in most similar areas. About 37% of people live with a long-term health condition, and 8.4% need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national average.

The area has a much higher proportion of former Defence Force members than most similar areas. Unpaid care for children is also more common here, appearing a little above the state average.

There are 82 First Nations people in the area. This group has a Year 12 completion rate of 47.2%, which is far above both the state and national figures.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household. One-parent families are much more common here than in most other areas, making up 20% of households.

The area is dominated by separate houses, 92.1% of which are detached. These homes are typically large, with 89.4% having three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure.

Most people rely on cars, though the area has more public transport routes and stops than most similar areas. Very few people work from home, at just 5.9%, which is far below the national average.

The community has seen a fair amount of movement, with 35.8% of people moving in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas are very rare, at only 0.7%.

Full-time employment is at 58.6%, roughly in line with the national figure. People mostly work in health care, retail, and education.

The area has a much lower rate of burglary and motor vehicle theft than most similar places. However, the robbery rate is much higher than in other comparable areas.

Most residents live within a short walk of a park or public transport, though health services are far harder to reach on foot. The overall walkability score is 4.7, which is slightly below the state average.