Ferryden Park

The area is noticeably younger than the state average, with the typical resident aged 37. While the proportion of children is about the same as South Australia, the community has far fewer seniors, with people aged 65 and over making up only 15.2% of the population.

This is a highly diverse community where 50.3% of people were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Vietnamese ancestry is the most common, making up 20.8% of the population, followed by Australian, English, Chinese, and Indian heritage.

Language diversity is very high, with 60.7% of residents using a language other than English at home. This is far above the state and national figures, and is reflected in the 15% of people who speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most other areas; the proportion of people reporting no religion is far below the South Australian figure of 45.8%. Christianity is the most common faith at 37.6%, followed by Buddhism at 15.8%.

The area has a strong educational profile, with 59.6% of residents completing Year 12, which is well above the state average. This is consistent with the fact that 21.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical incomes are well below the national and state figures. The usual weekly household income is $1,253, and only 11.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is lower than in most other areas.

While 23.5% of people have a long-term health condition—which is well below the national figure—the area has a higher rate of people needing help with daily activities, at 8.1%.

Community participation is lower than usual, with only 9.2% of people volunteering. Rates of unpaid housework and childcare are also well below the state and national figures.

The First Nations community is notable for its strong cultural connection, with 25.8% of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people speaking a First Nations language, far above the state average.

Homes here tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per household. One-parent families make up 17.6% of the population, which is well above the national average of 14.1%.

Rental properties are very common, with 42.2% of households renting, far above the state average. This helps explain why the proportion of homes owned outright is far below the state figure.

Public transport use is among the highest in the region, and 12.9% of homes have no motor vehicle. This is supported by the area's high number of public transport stops and routes.

The community is quite mobile, with 34.2% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 16.6% of the population, which is a little above the national average.

The unemployment rate is 7.4%, which is a little above the state and national figures. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or manufacturing.

The area experiences higher rates of recorded offences than most, particularly regarding assault, burglary, and property damage, though the crime rate has fallen by 18.2% over the last five years.

Ferryden Park is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park.