Fullarton

The community is noticeably older than the rest of Australia, with the typical resident aged 44 and 27.2% of people aged 65 and over. This is well above the state and national figures.

International ties are strong here, with 29.7% of people born overseas, which is well above the South Australian average. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is high, as 23.2% of residents use a language other than English at home. This is well above the state average and consistent with the high number of overseas-born residents.

Religious views are split almost evenly, with 43.7% of people reporting no religion and 43.5% identifying as Christian.

Education levels are among the highest in the region, with 44.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%.

Earnings are high, with a typical family income of $2,457 per week and 17.4% of people earning $2,000 or more weekly, which is well above the state average.

Health needs are more prevalent than in most areas, with 8.6% of people needing help with daily activities and 31.6% living with a long-term health condition.

Volunteerism is a strong feature of the area, with 21.1% of people volunteering, a figure well above both the state and national averages.

There are 18 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in the area, with a typical personal income of $599 per week.

Living arrangements are diverse, as 35.3% of people live alone, which is well above the national average, while 60.6% of households are couples with children.

The housing mix is unusual, with only 49.3% of homes being separate houses and a high rental rate of 30.6%. Typical monthly home loan payments are $2,000, which is well above the state average.

Public transport use is high, with 6.2% of people commuting by bus and 10.6% of homes having no motor vehicle, well above the national figure.

The area is very dynamic, with 42.9% of people moving in the last five years, including a high number of recent overseas arrivals at 22.7%.

The workforce is largely professional, with 37.4% of workers in professional roles and 19.6% working in health care and social assistance.

The area has seen a significant rise in crime, with the crime rate increasing by 36.5% over five years, and theft being the most common offence.

Fullarton is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.0, as 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and schools.