Hope Valley

The typical resident is 46, making the area far older than the national average. While children under 15 make up only 15% of the population, seniors are very well represented, accounting for nearly a third of the community.

Born overseas residents make up 27.2% of the population, which is well above the state average. English, Australian, and Italian are the most common ancestries.

About 17.9% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure that is about the same as the South Australian average. English is the primary language for 78% of the community.

Christianity is the most common faith at 49.8%. Those reporting no religion make up 36.5% of the population, which is well below the state figure.

The area has a higher proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher than most similar areas, though this is still well below the national average. Half of the residents have completed Year 12.

Incomes are generally lower than in most areas, with the typical household earning $1,270 a week. This is well below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are common here, with 35.7% of people living with a long-term condition. This is much higher than most areas, and 11.5% of residents need help with daily activities.

About 15.9% of the community are volunteers, which is a little above the national average. Service in the Defence Force is also more common here than in most similar areas.

First Nations residents in the area have a much higher typical personal income than those in most similar areas. They also show a much higher rate of Year 12 completion compared to the state and national figures.

Living arrangements are diverse, with 33.3% of people living alone, which is well above the national average. Couples with children make up the most common family type at 54.4%.

Most people live in separate houses, though these are more likely to have only two or three bedrooms than in other areas. Renting is less common here than across the state, with only 19.5% of households renting.

Public transport use is among the highest for its level, supported by a high number of bus stops. Only 8.4% of people work from home, which is far below the national figure.

About 32.9% of residents have moved house in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals make up 10.3% of the population.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than in most areas, with 52.4% of adults active in the workforce. Many of those employed work in health care, construction, or retail.

The overall crime rate is around the middle for similar areas. Theft is the most common offence, while robbery and motor vehicle theft are less frequent than in most areas.

The area is very walkable, with nearly every home within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents can also reach parks, schools, and health services within 15 minutes.