Hendon

The area is older than most, with 21.9% of people aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 3.5% of the population, a little above the state average.

Overseas birthplaces are common here, with 27.1% of residents born abroad, well above the South Australian average. English, Australian, and Italian are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is high, as 24.9% of people use a language other than English at home. This is well above the state average, and the area has one of the highest rates of people who speak little or no English.

Christianity is the most common religion at 50.7%. About 36.3% of residents report no religion, which is well below the figures for both the state and the nation.

A higher number of residents hold a bachelor degree or more compared to most similar areas, though this is still well below the national average. Many adults have completed Year 12, and the area has an abundance of nearby schools.

Typical weekly household income is $1,361, which is well below the national figure. The proportion of households earning $3,000 or more per week is also much lower than in most similar areas.

Health challenges are prevalent here, with 36.6% of people living with a long-term condition, much higher than most areas. This is reflected in the 13.4% who need help with daily activities, a figure well above the national average.

Participation in unpaid work is low, with fewer people caring for children or doing housework than in most similar areas. Volunteering is also much lower than the state and national figures.

First Nations people in Hendon are noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 21. A high 27.3% speak a First Nations language, which is far above the national figure.

Many residents live alone—35.3% of households—which is well above the national average. There is also a higher rate of one-parent families compared to most similar areas.

Renting is common here, with 32.3% of households renting, a figure well above the state average. Detached houses are the main dwelling type, but the area has fewer three-bedroom homes than most similar places.

Public transport is highly accessible, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. This helps explain why more people here use public transport to commute than in most other areas.

The community is quite mobile, as 41.2% of people moved house in the last five years. This is well above the South Australian average.

Full-time employment is a little above the national average at 60%. Many residents work in health care and social assistance, followed by construction and retail.

Recorded offences are much higher than in most similar areas. Theft is the most common issue, and the crime rate has risen by 44.2% over the last five years.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.0, as every home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and health services. This is far above the South Australian average for accessibility.