Henley Beach South

The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than the Australian average. While children under 15 make up 16.6% of the population, the proportion of seniors is well below the state average.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, though 21.3% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

English is the main language for 85.5% of the community. While 11.3% of people use another language at home—a figure much higher than most similar areas—this remains far below the national average.

Nearly half of the population (48.9%) report no religion, a figure that is far above the national average.

Education levels are very high, with 67.7% of adults completing Year 12 and 35.0% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both of which are far above the state figures.

The area is very affluent, with typical household incomes at $2,096 a week. This is well above the state figure, and 34.6% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Residents are generally healthier than those in other areas, with only 3.1% needing help with daily activities and a lower rate of long-term health conditions than the state average.

A high number of people provide unpaid care, with 30.7% caring for children, which is well above the national average.

First Nations people make up 1.1% of the population, and 20.0% of this group speaks a First Nations language, which is well above the national figure.

Families are common here, with 62.0% of households consisting of couples with children. About 25.1% of residents live alone.

The area has fewer detached houses than the state average, and monthly mortgage payments are typically $2,167, which is much higher than in most other areas.

Public transport is highly accessible, with 19 stops in the area and a very short two-minute walk to the nearest stop for most residents.

The community is quite mobile, with 38.8% of people moving house in the last five years and 12.7% arriving recently from overseas.

A high proportion of the community is working or looking for work, at 69.2%. Professionals and managers make up the largest share of the workforce.

The area has seen a significant increase in crime over the last five years, with burglary and property damage rates much higher than most other areas.

The neighborhood is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park or school, although access to health services is far below the state average.