Houghton

The community is far older than the national average, with 20.2% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up 14.5% of the population, which is well below the Australian figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 18.2% were born overseas, a figure higher than in most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 94.1% of the population. Only 3.1% of people use another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.

Nearly half of residents, 46.6%, report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the other main affiliation at 49.3%.

Houghton is well-qualified, with a bachelor degree or higher for 23.5% of adults. This high level of education is reflected in the professional qualifications of the workforce, particularly in engineering and management.

The area is very wealthy, with 37.9% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the South Australian figure of 16.5%. Typical personal weekly income is $893, which is higher than most similar areas.

Residents are generally healthy; only 2.7% need help with daily activities, which is well below the national average of 5.8%.

Community spirit is high, with 23.5% of people volunteering, a figure well above the national rate of 14.1%. More people here also provide unpaid care and do housework than in most other areas.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, with only 0 people recorded. For this small group, however, typical personal incomes are among the highest at this level.

Families tend to be larger here, with an average of 2.8 people per home. The area has very few people living alone, at just 10.9%, which is far below the state figure.

Every single home in Houghton is a separate detached house, and 97.7% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare, occurring in only 3.4% of households.

The area is highly car-dependent, with 0% of homes without a motor vehicle. Most people drive to work, and while there are 9 public transport routes, only 1% of people use them to commute.

The population is very stable, with only 22.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is much more common here than in most areas, at 69.1%. Construction, healthcare, and professional services are the main industries.

Houghton is very safe, with recorded offences per 100,000 people being much lower than in most other areas.

The neighborhood is car-dependent due to a lack of nearby amenities and steep terrain. Only 3.3% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, and no homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school or health service.