Kurralta Park

The area is far younger than the state average, with a typical age of 32 and a much lower percentage of seniors at 9.9%. Children under 15 also make up a smaller share of the population compared to the national figure.

Birthplaces are diverse, with 42.5% of people born overseas, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English and Australian, followed by Chinese and Indian.

Language diversity is very high, with 42.1% of residents using a language other than English at home—far above the state average. Mandarin, Punjabi, and Greek are common, and a higher-than-usual share of people speak little or no English.

About 39.5% of people report no religion, which is a little above the national figure. Hinduism is a significant faith here, held by 11.6% of the population.

Education levels are far above the state and national averages, with 38.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This high level of qualification is mirrored by the 73.9% of residents who completed Year 12.

Typical personal weekly income is $826, which is a little above the state figure. However, typical household income is a little below the national average at $1,573.

Residents are generally healthier than most, with long-term health conditions reported by only 22.8% of people—well below the national figure. Mental health conditions are slightly more common here than in other areas.

Community participation is lower than in most areas, with fewer people providing unpaid care, doing housework, or volunteering compared to the state average.

First Nations residents in this area have a much higher Year 12 completion rate (50%) and personal income than the state average, and the unemployment rate for this group is 0.0%.

A large number of people live alone (32.9%), which is well above the national figure. While half of households are couples with children, the area has a higher rate of one-parent families than most.

The housing market is dominated by renters (51.3%), a figure far above the state average. Homes are typically smaller, with separate houses being far less common than in the rest of the state.

Public transport use is very high, with 11.2% of people commuting by bus—well above the national average. This is supported by a high number of transit stops and a short 6-minute drive to the city.

The population is highly mobile, with 58.2% of residents moving in the last five years. This is driven by a huge influx of recent overseas arrivals, who make up 41.8% of the community.

The local workforce is very active, with 73.8% of adults working or looking for work, which is far above the national figure. Many residents work in health care and social assistance.

Theft and robbery rates are much higher than in most areas, although the overall crime rate has fallen by 38.3% over the last five years.

This area is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.0. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, groceries, and health services.