Kidman Park

The area is noticeably older than the state and national averages, with a high proportion of seniors and fewer children under 15 than most areas. People in de facto relationships are much less common here than in similar areas.

Overseas birth rates are much higher than most areas and well above the state average at 28.3%. Italian and English are the most common ancestries after Australian.

Language diversity is among the highest at this level, with 31.4% of people using another language at home. This is far above the South Australian figure, and it means more people here speak little or no English than in most other areas.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in the rest of the country; the 26.2% who report no religion is far below both the state and national figures.

Residents are well qualified, with a much higher rate of Year 12 completion and bachelor degrees than most similar areas. This high level of education is consistent with a professional workforce.

Typical weekly family income is a little above the state average at $2,084. About 22.4% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is higher than most areas.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, particularly arthritis. This is consistent with the higher proportion of older residents, with 6.5% needing help with daily activities.

While more people provide unpaid care than in most areas, the volunteer rate is much lower than the state average. Unpaid housework and childcare levels are around the middle for this level.

The First Nations community here is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 19. Year 12 completion is far above the national figure, and 12.7% speak a First Nations language.

Families with children are common, and one-parent families appear more often than in most areas. About a quarter of the population lives alone, which is well below the state average.

Homes here are mostly separate houses and are typically larger, with 86.2% having three or more bedrooms. A high 42.6% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure.

Public transport use is much higher than in most areas, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. However, people working from home are far fewer than the national average.

Migration is common, with 34.9% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 13.8% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Workforce participation and unemployment rates are around the middle for this level. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or retail trade.

The total number of recorded offences is lower than in most areas. The burglary rate is among the lowest at this level, and the overall crime rate has fallen sharply over the last five years.

The area is very walkable, with everyone living within a 15-minute walk of a park and a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most homes are also within a short walk of schools and groceries.