Greenacres

The area is far younger than most, with a typical resident aged 33 and children under 15 making up 22.9% of the population. Conversely, seniors aged 65 and over are much less common here than in the rest of South Australia.

Birthplaces are diverse, with 45.5% of people born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Indian and English are the most common ancestries, and India is the most frequent overseas country of birth at 21.8%.

Over half the community (50.1%) uses a language other than English at home, which is far above the state figure. Punjabi, Hindi, and Mandarin are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Religious affiliation is higher here than in most areas, with only 29.8% of people reporting no religion, well below the national figure of 38.9%. Hinduism is a significant faith here, accounting for 22% of residents.

The community is highly qualified, with 37% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average. This is reflected in the school-age population, where 69.4% of people completed Year 12.

Typical household income is $1,713 per week, which is a little above the South Australian figure. However, the number of people earning $2,000 or more per week is well below the national average.

Residents here are generally healthier than those in similar areas, with only 20.6% reporting a long-term health condition. This is far below the state average of 31%.

A high number of people (34.1%) provide unpaid care for children, which is well above the national figure. In contrast, volunteer rates are much lower than in most other areas.

A strong connection to culture is evident, with 21.3% of First Nations people speaking a traditional language, well above the state average. The First Nations population is also noticeably younger than the state average.

Homes are typically larger, with 2.8 people per household, which is a little above the national average. Couples with children make up the largest group at 67.2%.

Renters are far more common here than in the state average, making up 38% of households. Only 17.6% of homes are owned outright, which is among the lowest for similar areas.

Public transport use is very high, with 8.9% of people commuting by bus, well above the national figure. The area is well-served by 14 bus routes, and the walk to the nearest stop is typically just 2 minutes.

The area is experiencing rapid change, with 53.9% of people moving here in the last five years. This trend is driven by a high number of recent overseas arrivals, at 24.4%.

A high proportion of adults (68.7%) are working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. The most common industries are health care, retail, and professional services.

The area records a much higher rate of theft and property damage than most similar areas. Recorded offences per 100,000 people are also much higher than the norm.

Greenacres is very walkable, with a score of 7.9 and 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or health service. This far exceeds the state average for accessibility.