Highbury

The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the Australian average. About 19.4% of people are aged 65 or over, and the community is largely made up of married couples, with 56.9% of residents falling into this category.

Over 22.8% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, followed by a significant Italian community at 14.9%.

Language diversity is much higher than usual for similar areas, with 16.2% of people using a language other than English at home. Italian is the most common second language, spoken by 3.2% of the population.

About half of the community (50.7%) identifies as Christian, while 39.3% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is well below the South Australian average.

This is a highly educated area, with 27.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the state average. Schooling outcomes are also strong, as 62.8% of residents completed Year 12, which is much higher than most other areas.

Highbury is significantly wealthier than most similar areas, with the typical weekly family income reaching $2,305. A quarter of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far above the state average of 16.5%.

Health outcomes are generally positive, with only 4.3% of people needing help with daily activities, which is a little below the national figure of 5.8%.

The community is very active in caregiving, with 30.9% of people caring for children unpaid, a rate well above the national average. Volunteering is also common, with 17.4% of residents contributing their time.

The First Nations community here is small but stands out for its high education levels, with 62.5% completing Year 12, far above the state average of 34.7%.

Family life is central to the area, as 61.4% of homes are couples with children. Very few people live alone (16.7%), which is far below the state figure of 28.5%.

The suburb is almost entirely made up of separate houses (97.1%), and 94.9% of these have three or more bedrooms. Renting is rare here, with only 12.1% of households renting, far below the national average.

Most people rely on cars for work, though the area has more public transport stops than most similar suburbs. A small but notable 4.8% of residents commute by bus, which is slightly above the state average.

The population is very stable, with only 28.1% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

A high proportion of the community is working or looking for work (66.1%), which is well above the state average. Many residents are professionals, and the most common industries are healthcare, education, and construction.

The area is notably safe, with recorded offences per 100,000 being lower than most areas. Rates of assault, motor vehicle theft, and property damage are all much lower than in similar suburbs.

While 86.1% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport, the area is not very walkable for errands, as only 24.7% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.