Hope Forest

The typical resident is 42 years old, which is a little older than the state average. Children under 15 make up 14.7% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, and 14.0% of residents were born overseas, though this is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 94.4% of the community. Only 4.2% of people use another language at home, which is far below the South Australian figure of 17.8%.

A striking 67.1% of residents report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.

The community is well-qualified, with 63.0% of people completing Year 12 and 26.7% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both of which are well above the state figures.

Typical weekly household income is $1,949, which is well above the South Australian figure of $1,455. Personal incomes are also higher than usual, with the typical person earning $900 a week.

While no residents need help with daily activities, 32.9% live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%.

Residents are very active in their community, with 30.2% volunteering, far above the national average of 14.1%. Many people also spend significant time on unpaid housework and childcare.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander residents recorded in this area.

Homes are larger than average, with 2.9 people per household and 65.1% being couples with children. Very few people live alone, at just 10.0%.

Every single home is a separate house, and 80.0% have three or more bedrooms. The typical monthly mortgage payment is $2,075, which is well above the state figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent; 0.0% of people use public transport to commute, and every home has at least one motor vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, with 25.2% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

About 65.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well above the state average. The unemployment rate is 6.6%, slightly higher than the national figure.

The area has a very low walkability score of 0.2, meaning it is highly car-dependent. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.