Highgate

The community is slightly older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 41. About 17.8% are seniors and 17.6% are children, while those in de facto relationships are much less common here than in most other areas.

Highgate is notably diverse, with 24.9% of people born overseas and 12.5% of the population claiming Chinese ancestry. This is much higher than in most similar areas.

Language diversity is strong, as 21.3% of residents use a language other than English at home, including Mandarin, Cantonese, and Italian. This is well above the South Australian average.

Nearly half of the population (46.9%) reports having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 43.8%.

Highgate is highly qualified, with 49.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Nearly 80% of residents completed Year 12, which is also far above the state average.

Typical incomes are much higher than in most areas, with weekly family income reaching $2,765. About 33.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far above the state and national figures.

Residents generally report better health than most areas; only 24.9% have a long-term health condition, and those needing help with daily activities are well below the state average.

The area has a high rate of community spirit, with 25.5% of people volunteering, which is far above the national figure. Unpaid care for children is also more common here than in most areas.

The First Nations community is very small, consisting of just 3 people. These residents are far younger than the state average and report much higher typical incomes.

Families with children make up the largest group at 65.8%, and homes tend to be slightly larger than average with 2.6 people per household.

While 40.6% of homes are owned outright, typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,009, which is much higher than in most areas. Detached houses are less common here than in other similar areas.

Public transport use is among the highest for its level, and the area is very well connected, with a tiny 7-minute drive to the city and 9 public transport routes serving the area.

The neighborhood is quite dynamic, with 16.3% of residents arriving recently from overseas, a figure that is a little above the national average.

Workforce participation is high, with 66% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents are professionals in health, education, and technical fields.

The overall recorded offence rate is much lower than most areas, and the crime rate has fallen by 42.2% over the last five years, although burglary remains higher than in similar areas.

Highgate is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or health service, and all homes within 10 minutes of public transport.