Gilberton

The population is noticeably older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 43 and nearly 24% of people aged 65 or over. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 11.3%, which is well below the South Australian figure.

Nearly 30% of residents were born overseas, a figure well above both the state and national averages. English is the most common ancestry at 36.6%, followed by Australian and Scottish.

Language diversity is high, with 20.8% of people using a language other than English at home. Despite this, very few residents speak little or no English, at just 1.6%.

A large portion of the community reports no religion at 44.6%, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 41.2%.

The area is exceptionally well-qualified, with 49.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—far above the state and national averages. This is reflected in a very high percentage of residents who completed Year 12.

Incomes are very high here, with typical weekly family earnings of $2,689, well above the national figure. About 31.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far above the state average.

Residents generally report fewer long-term health conditions than most areas, at 25.9%. About 3.9% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little below the state and national figures.

Volunteerism is strong, with 21.8% of people volunteering—well above the national figure. There is also a higher-than-average number of people who have served in the Defence Force.

There are 12 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The typical First Nations resident is 49, which is far older than the state and national typical age of 24.

Homes are smaller than usual, with only 2.0 people per home. This is consistent with a high number of people living alone, who make up 38.2% of households.

Renting is far more common here than elsewhere in the state, at 37.9%. Homes are also smaller, with a far lower percentage of three-bedroom properties and a typical monthly mortgage payment of $2,260.

The suburb is highly connected, with 11.9% of homes having no car—much higher than the national figure. Use of public transport is also among the highest for similar areas.

The neighborhood is quite mobile, with 45.5% of people moving in the last five years. This includes a high number of recent arrivals from overseas, at 20.4%.

The workforce is largely professional, with 40.7% in professional roles and 60.2% employed full-time. Health care and social assistance is the most common industry.

Recorded offences are much higher than in most areas, with theft and property damage being the most frequent types of crime.

Described as a walker's paradise, 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, health services, and public transport. Everything is highly accessible, with a 2-minute walk to the nearest stop.