Hampstead Gardens

The typical resident is 35, which is noticeably younger than the national figure of 38. This is reflected in a lower proportion of seniors compared to most areas, with only 14.1% aged 65 and over.

Birthplace diversity is very high here, with 42.8% of people born overseas—far above the national figure of 27.7%. Common ancestries include English, Australian, and Indian.

A language other than English is used in 44% of homes, far above the Australian average of 22.3%. Punjabi and Mandarin are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Hinduism is a notable faith here at 11.5%. Those reporting no religion make up 32% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is very high, with 36.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Most residents have completed Year 12, and the area has access to a high number of schools.

Typical weekly family income is $2,070, which is a little above the South Australian figure of $1,889. However, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more per week is well below the national average.

Residents here are generally healthier than in other areas, with 26.4% reporting a long-term health condition, which is a little below the national figure of 27.7%.

Unpaid childcare is more common here than in most areas, with 27.5% of people providing this care. Conversely, volunteering is much lower than usual, at 12.2%.

First Nations people in the area are noticeably older than the state average, with a typical age of 28. A high 28.6% of this group speak a First Nations language, far above the national figure.

One-parent families and people living alone are more common here than in most similar areas. About 30.4% of households consist of just one person.

Renting is very common, with 43.3% of households renting—far above the national figure of 30.6%. Homes are more likely to be smaller, with fewer three-bedroom properties than usual.

Public transport use is among the highest for its level, and 100% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of a stop. This is supported by a high number of bus routes and stops in the area.

The population is very mobile, with 47.1% of people moving in the last five years. This includes a high number of recent overseas arrivals, who make up 29.8% of the community.

A high 68.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. Many of the most common jobs are in healthcare, social assistance, and professional roles.

The overall recorded offence rate is higher than in most areas, with burglary and robbery rates standing out as being much higher than usual.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.5. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks, and schools.