Glenelg South

The community is significantly older than most areas, with 32.1% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 9.7%, which is well below the South Australian and national figures.

English and Australian are the most common ancestries here. About 23.8% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas.

English is the main language for 86.6% of people. While 10.3% use another language at home—much higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the national average.

Nearly half of the population (46.5%) reports having no religion. This is about the same as the state figure and well above the national average of 38.9%.

The area is highly qualified, with 34.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the state figure of 22.7%, and 64.2% of residents completed Year 12.

Typical personal weekly incomes are a little above the national figure at $889. This prosperity is reflected in the 15.8% of people who earn $2,000 or more a week, a figure well above the national average.

Consistent with its older population, more people here need help with daily activities (9.7%) and report long-term health conditions (35.5%) compared to most other areas.

Volunteering is more common here than across Australia, with 18.1% of people pitching in. However, fewer people provide unpaid childcare (21.6%) than in the rest of the state.

There are 12 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income of $1,125 and median age of 37 are both far above the state and national figures.

Homes are typically small, with only 2.0 people per household. This is partly because 40.2% of people live alone, a rate far above the national figure.

Rentals are much more common here than in other areas, at 36.4%. Townhouses and flats are also frequent, as the number of three-bedroom homes is far below the state average.

Public transport use is among the highest for its level, and it takes only two minutes to walk to the nearest stop. About 8.6% of homes have no car, which is more common than in most areas.

The area is quite mobile, with 39.8% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 14.6% of the population.

About 57.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is lower than most areas. Many residents work as professionals or managers, with health care and education being the top industries.

The area has a higher recorded offence rate than most, with theft and robbery being particularly high. However, the rate of motor vehicle theft is much lower than usual.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.2. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks, and public transport.