Forestville

The area has a younger feel than most, with a typical age of 39 and a lower proportion of seniors than the state average. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most other areas.

Overseas birth rates are much higher than in most similar areas, though they sit about the same as the South Australian average at 23.2%. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is high, with 19.2% of people using a language other than English at home. This is much higher than most similar areas, though it remains well below the national figure.

A very high proportion of residents report having no religion at 57.6%, which is far above both the state and national figures.

The community is exceptionally well-qualified, with 45.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—far above the national figure of 26.3%. This high level of education is reflected in the professional nature of the workforce.

Incomes are well above average, with a typical weekly personal income of $1,042. About 25.3% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is higher than most areas.

Residents generally have fewer long-term health conditions than most areas. However, the rate of mental health conditions is slightly higher than in similar places.

Volunteer rates are well above the national figure at 21.7%. There is also a higher-than-usual rate of people providing unpaid care.

The First Nations population is small, with 11 people. Typical household and personal incomes for this group are among the lowest at this level and far below the national figure.

Homes here tend to be smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per household. Around 29.1% of people live alone, which is well above the national average.

Housing is distinctive for having far fewer three-bedroom homes and detached houses than the state average. Renting is much more common than in most similar areas, and typical weekly rent is $340.

Public transport use is among the highest for its level, with 10.8% of people commuting this way. This is supported by a very high density of transport stops and a short walk to the nearest stop.

The area is quite mobile, with 37.4% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 12.9% of the population.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, at 72.0%. The workforce is dominated by professionals, with many employed in health care, education, and technical roles.

The overall recorded offence rate is higher than most areas, with theft and robbery being much more common than in similar places.

Described as a walker's paradise, 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks, and schools.