Hindmarsh Valley

The typical resident is 45, which is noticeably older than both the state and national figures. There are more children under 15 here than in most similar areas, and a higher number of people are in de facto relationships.

Most residents were born in Australia, and 15% were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 91.7% of the community. Only 2.8% of people use another language at home, a figure that is far below the state and national averages.

A majority of residents (56.8%) report having no religion, which is far above the figures for South Australia and the rest of the country.

The area has a higher rate of Year 12 completion than most similar places, though the 15.5% of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the national average.

Typical household income is $1,485 per week, which is about the same as the state figure. However, the typical family income is a little below the state average and well below the national figure.

The community is healthier than most similar areas, with a much lower percentage of people needing help with daily activities. About 30.4% of people have a long-term health condition.

Residents are highly active in their community, with 24.3% volunteering, a figure far above the national average. Unpaid care and housework are also much more common here than in most other areas.

There are 14 First Nations people in the area. Their typical age is 12, which is far younger than the state and national figures.

Families tend to be larger here than in most similar areas, with 2.7 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 56% of households.

Homes are almost exclusively separate houses, with 90.5% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common here than across the state, and 40.9% of homes are owned outright.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. This is reflected in the 60.4% of people who drive to work and the 41.9% of homes with two vehicles.

The community has seen significant movement, with 40.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is much higher than most similar areas.

While the unemployment rate is very low at 1.2%, the proportion of people employed full-time is far below the national average. Many residents work in health, construction, or education.

The overall recorded offence rate is lower than most areas, though the assault rate is higher. Property damage and theft are both much lower than in similar locations.

The area is heavily car-dependent with a walkability score far below the state average. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport.