Hackham West

The area has a higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most other areas, at 4.9%. While the typical resident is 41, the age structure is balanced, with children under 15 making up 17.0% of the population.

Most residents were born in Australia (74.6%), and English ancestry is the most common at 45.2%. The proportion of people born overseas is 16.4%, which is far below the national figure.

English is the main language for 87.2% of the community. While a higher number of people use another language at home compared to similar areas, the rate is still far below the state average.

A majority of residents (56.9%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 31.1%.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 6.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the state average at 35.9%.

Typical incomes are much lower than most areas, with the typical household earning $928 a week. This is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are common here, with long-term health conditions affecting 42.9% of people. This is far above the national rate, and 19.0% of residents report a mental health condition.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 15.8% of people providing care, which is well above the national average. However, volunteering is much lower than in most similar areas at 10.5%.

The First Nations community is among the largest at this level. This group is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 21, though they face a much higher unemployment rate of 19.0%.

One-parent families are very common here, making up 32.5% of households, which is far above the national average. Additionally, 34.9% of people live alone.

Renters make up a much higher share of the community (41.6%) than in most areas. While 85.3% of homes have three or more bedrooms, only 23.7% are owned outright.

The area is well served by public transport, with 22 stops and a very short walk to the nearest one. However, 13.0% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national figure.

Recent arrivals from overseas make up 4.5% of the population, which is far below the state and national averages. About 28.7% of residents have moved house in the last five years.

Unemployment is very high at 11.4%, well above the national figure. Only 47.0% of adults are working or looking for work, which is much lower than in most similar areas.

Recorded offences are much higher than most areas, with a total of 8,011 per 100,000 people. Property damage and assault rates are among the highest at this level.

The area is very walkable, with a score of 7.1. Every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, public transport, and health services, which is far above the state average.