Hewett

Children under 15 make up 23.1% of the population, which is well above the national figure. Seniors are far less common here than elsewhere, with only 8.4% of residents aged 65 and over.

The community is predominantly Australian or English in ancestry, and 84.2% of residents were born in Australia. This means the proportion of overseas-born residents is far below the national average.

English is the main language used at home for 94.5% of the population. Only 3.8% of people use another language, a figure that is far below both the state and national averages.

A majority of residents (56.2%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 40.1%.

The area has a high rate of Year 12 completion at 58.5%, which is well above the state average. However, the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is well below the national figure.

Incomes are significantly higher than typical areas, with the usual weekly household income reaching $2,439. This is far above the South Australian figure of $1,455.

The community is generally healthy, as the rate of long-term health conditions is well below the state average. Only 4% of people need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care for children is very common here, with 34.9% of people providing this support. Additionally, the proportion of people who served in the Defence Force is well above the national average.

There are 36 First Nations people in the area, who have a typical personal income of $933, which is far above the national figure. This group is also noticeably younger than the national average.

Homes are large and mostly filled with families, with 3.2 people per household and 71.4% being couples with children. Very few people live alone here.

Every single home in Hewett is a separate house, and 99.6% have three or more bedrooms. Most of these are owned with a mortgage, though the rate of outright ownership is well below the state average.

Car travel is the primary way to get to work for 73.1% of residents. While 100% of homes have a vehicle, almost no one works from home compared to the national average.

About 36.4% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is about the same as the state average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 6.1% of the population.

Employment is very strong here, with 77.6% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national average. The unemployment rate is low at 2.4%.

Crime rates in Hewett are much lower than most areas, particularly for theft and property damage. Rates for burglary and motor vehicle theft are also among the lowest at this level.

The area is quite walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Most residents also live within a short walk of public transport and health services.