Goodwood

The community is slightly younger than the state average, with 15.3% of people being children under 15. De facto relationships are more common here than in most similar areas, accounting for 13.9% of residents.

Overseas birth rates are much higher than most areas at 27.4%, which is well above the South Australian figure. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries reported.

A significant 21.0% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure well above the state average. Greek is the most common non-English language spoken.

The area is far more secular than the national average, with 53.6% of people reporting no religion. This is well above the South Australian figure of 45.8%.

Education levels are exceptionally high, with 51.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure of 26.3%, and 77.8% of residents have completed Year 12.

Incomes are well above the state and national figures, with the typical family earning $2,508 a week. Nearly 20% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, which is far above the South Australian average.

Long-term health conditions are less common here than in the state, affecting 27.8% of people. However, mental health conditions are slightly more frequent than in most areas at 10.1%.

Volunteering is very common, with 21.2% of people helping out, which is well above the national figure. Unpaid care for children and other people is also higher than in most areas.

First Nations residents are far older than the state average at 32 years. While Year 12 completion is among the highest for similar areas at 65.0%, no one reported speaking a First Nations language.

Homes are smaller than usual, with a typical size of 2.2 people. A higher number of people live alone (30.8%) compared to the national figure of 25.6%.

Renters are much more common here than in most areas, making up 35.5% of households. Detached houses are far less common than the state average, and typical monthly mortgage payments are well above the state figure.

Public transport use is among the highest for similar areas, with 8.2% of people commuting this way. The area is exceptionally well connected, with 23 routes and a typical 5-minute drive to the city.

The area has seen significant churn, with 42.7% of people moving in over the last five years. This includes a high number of recent overseas arrivals, at 20.8%.

A high 68.4% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well above the state average. Many residents work as professionals, particularly in health, education, and technical fields.

The overall crime rate is higher than in most areas, with burglary and property damage being particularly common. Theft accounts for the largest share of recorded offences at 35.5%.

The area is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.1. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks, schools, and public transport.