Firle

The typical resident is 39, making the area a little younger than the state average. About 18.8% of the population are seniors aged 65 and over, while 15.9% are children under 15.

Firle is far more diverse than the state or nation, with 40.5% of people born overseas. English, Italian, and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Chinese and Indian.

A striking 41.8% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. Mandarin and Italian are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Christianity is the most common religion at 47.9%. Those with no religion make up 37.6% of the community, which is well below the South Australian figure.

Education levels are very high, with 38% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far above the national average at 71.2%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,488, which is about the same as the state average. However, 11.1% of individuals earn over $2,000 a week, a figure higher than most similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are less common here than in other areas, affecting 26% of people. About 6% of residents need some help with daily activities.

Volunteering is common, with 19.3% of people giving their time, which is well above the national figure. About 14.2% of residents provide unpaid care.

There are six First Nations people living here. The typical age for this group is 36, which is far older than the state and national typical age of 24.

People living alone are more common here than in most areas, making up 30.3% of households. Roughly 14.8% of families are one-parent households.

Rental properties are much more common than usual, at 36.8% of homes. Mortgage payments are also very high, with a typical monthly cost of $2,000.

Public transport use is among the highest for its level, with 7% of people commuting by bus. The area is very well connected, with a typical 3-minute walk to the nearest stop.

The community is quite mobile, with 43.7% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also very high at 23%.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. However, the unemployment rate is 6.5%, which is a little above the national figure.

The area has a much higher recorded offence rate than most, with theft being the most common crime. Burglary rates are, however, much lower than in most areas.

Firle is a walker's paradise, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and parks. It is far more walkable than the state average.