Glengowrie

The community is noticeably older than the state and national averages, with 25.2% of people aged 65 and over. This is much higher than most similar areas and helps explain why a higher number of residents need help with daily activities.

While 80% of residents were born in Australia, 18.7% were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 45.7%.

English is used in nearly 90% of homes, but the area has a higher-than-usual 8.5% of people using another language at home. This is still well below the South Australian and national figures.

About 46% of people report having no religion, a figure that is about the same as the state average and well above the national figure.

Glengowrie is highly qualified, with 28% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the state average, and 61.5% of residents completed Year 12, which is also much higher than most areas.

Typical family income is $2,406 a week, which is well above the state figure of $1,889. This wealth is reflected in the fact that 25.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

A higher than usual 8.2% of people need help with daily activities, and 31.9% have a long-term health condition. Arthritis is the most common reported condition at 10.6%.

Volunteer rates are 17.5%, which is well above the national figure. About 12.3% of residents provide unpaid care, and 3.6% have served in the Defence Force.

First Nations residents here are noticeably older than the national average, with a typical age of 28. They have a very high Year 12 completion rate of 62.5% and a 0.0% unemployment rate.

Homes here are smaller than usual, with a typical size of 2.3 people. A high number of people live alone (31.4%), which is well above the national figure.

Townhouses and semi-detached homes are much more common here than in other suburbs. While 36.9% of homes are owned outright, typical monthly mortgage payments are $1,950, which is well above the state average.

The area is very accessible, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Commuting by public transport is more common here than in most similar areas.

The suburb is quite dynamic, with 39.2% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals also make up a much higher proportion of the population than in most similar areas.

The workforce is mainly employed in health care, education, and construction. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is a little below the state and national figures.

The area has a low rate of assault and burglary compared to most areas, though the theft rate is higher than usual.

Glengowrie is very walkable with a score of 7.5. Nearly all residents can reach groceries (94.5%) and health services (88.7%) within a 15-minute walk, far exceeding state averages.