Hillcrest

The community is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with 20.2% of people under 15, a figure well above the South Australian average.

Born overseas, 41.2% of residents come from other countries, which is far above the state figure. India (15.9%) and China (4.0%) are common birthplaces.

Diversity is high, with 44.0% of people using a language other than English at home, far exceeding the national figure. Punjabi, Mandarin, and Hindi are the most common non-English languages.

Far fewer people identify with a religion compared to the state average, with 33.8% reporting no religion. Hinduism is a significant faith here, held by 13.8% of residents.

Education levels are very high, with 34.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the South Australian average. Year 12 completion is also much higher than in most areas at 65.9%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,599, which is a little above the state figure. However, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more per week is well below the national average.

Residents report fewer long-term health conditions than most areas, with only 23.0% affected, which is well below the state figure.

More people here care for children unpaid (29.1%) compared to the state average. Conversely, volunteering is lower than most areas at 13.9%.

First Nations residents are more likely to have finished Year 12 (44.7%) and speak a First Nations language (16.4%) than those in similar areas.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per household, and 62.2% of families consist of couples with children.

Separate houses make up 80.9% of the area. Many homes are large, with 82.6% having three or more bedrooms, though far fewer are owned outright compared to the state average.

Public transport use for commuting is well above the national average at 7.7%. Around 10.2% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is much higher than in most areas.

The area is seeing significant movement, with 41.1% of people moving in the last five years and 21.0% arriving recently from overseas.

A higher proportion of adults are working or looking for work (63.8%) than in most areas. The most common industry is health care and social assistance.

Recorded offences are much higher than in most areas, with theft, property damage, and burglary being the most frequent crimes.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of parks, groceries, and schools.