Evanston South

The area is far younger than the state and national averages, with 21.4% of residents being children and only 11% aged 65 or over. About 3.5% of the population identifies as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is a little above the South Australian figure.

English and Australian are the most common ancestries, representing 48.1% and 43% of residents. While 14.2% of people were born overseas, this is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 91.1% of the community. Only 4.4% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the state and national averages.

More than half of the population (54.5%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.

The community has a high number of schools nearby and 55.7% of adults completed Year 12. However, the 14.9% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical weekly personal income is $875, which is a little above the national figure of $805. Typical household income is $1,702, slightly exceeding the South Australian average.

Residents are generally healthier than those in other areas, with only 26% having a long-term health condition, which is well below the state figure of 31%.

A high proportion of people (32.6%) provide unpaid childcare, which is well above the national average. There is also a strong presence of former Defence Force members at 6.5%, well above the national rate.

First Nations residents are typically younger than the state average, with a typical age of 22. Their typical personal income is $962, which is far above both state and national figures.

Families with children are common here, and homes tend to be larger with 2.6 people per household. About 14.7% of households are one-parent families.

Most people live in separate houses, though renting is much more common here (34.9%) than across the state. Only 17.3% of homes are owned outright, among the lowest for its level.

The area is very car-reliant, with 73.2% of workers driving to work and no one commuting by public transport. Most homes have two vehicles, and 6.4% of people work from home, which is far below the national figure.

The area has seen significant movement, with 68% of residents moving in the last five years, far above the national rate of 40.7%.

Employment levels are high, with 69.7% of adults working or looking for work and 64.3% employed full-time, both of which are well above the national average.

The area sees higher rates of property damage and motor vehicle theft than most similar areas. However, the burglary rate is much lower than typical.

While many homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, the area is mostly car-dependent. There are no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk.