Glenside

The area is noticeably older than the national figure, with the typical resident aged 43 and a very high proportion of seniors at 28.1%. Children under 15 make up 14.4% of the population, which is well below the national average.

Glenside is far more multicultural than most areas, with 40% of people born overseas—a figure far above the national average of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Chinese.

Reflecting its high overseas birthplace rate, 36.4% of residents use another language at home, which is far above the state and national figures. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.

About 42% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average but well below the South Australian figure.

The community is highly qualified, with 44.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—far above the national average of 26.3%. Most residents also completed Year 12, which is far above the state and national figures.

While typical personal income is about the same as the national figure, typical household income is well below the national average. This is consistent with the high number of people living alone.

A slightly higher than average 6.8% of people need help with daily activities. Around 29.4% of residents have a long-term health condition, with arthritis being the most common.

The area has a high rate of volunteering at 20.6%, which is well above the national figure. A slightly higher than average 3.5% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

There are 19 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The typical personal income for First Nations residents is well above the state and national figures, and the typical age is far older than the national average.

Homes here are smaller than usual, with only 2.1 people per home. A very high 43.2% of people live alone, which is far above the national average of 25.6%.

Rental properties are much more common here than in most areas. Detached houses are far less common than the state average, with many people living in flats, apartments or townhouses.

Public transport use is well above the national average, and 14.8% of homes have no motor vehicle. The area is very well connected, with a short 6-minute drive to the city.

The population is highly transient, with 52.3% of people moving here in the last five years. This includes a very high number of recent arrivals from overseas.

Adults working or looking for work are much fewer than in most areas. Many of the local workforce are employed in health care and social assistance, or professional and technical roles.

Recorded offences are much higher than in most areas, with theft being the most common crime. The rate of assault and burglary is also higher than most areas.

Glenside is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.5. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, grocery store, and health service.