Largs Bay

The population is noticeably older than the national figure, with the typical resident aged 46 and over 21% of people aged 65 or more. Children under 15 make up 15.1%, which is well below the Australian average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots primarily list English, Scottish, or Irish ancestry. Overall, the 15.8% born overseas is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the main language for 91.9% of the community. Only 5.8% of people use another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.

A majority of residents—53.1%—report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.

Education levels are high, with 23.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is much higher than most similar areas, though slightly below the national figure.

This is a wealthy area where the typical family earns $2,476 a week, well above the South Australian figure of $1,889. About 24.1% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas; 34% of people have a long-term health condition and 9.2% need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is common at 17.7%, and a higher than average 14.9% of people provide unpaid care. About 3.9% of the population has served in the Defence Force.

First Nations people make up 2.5% of the population. This group sees higher than average Year 12 completion rates and an unemployment rate well below the state and national figures.

Most homes are occupied by couples with children (59.1%) or couples without children (28.5%). About 27.3% of people live alone, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Detached houses are very common at 82.5%, far above the national average. Renting is much less common here than across the state, with only 20.4% of households renting.

Public transport use is among the highest for its level, and residents have excellent access with 16 stops and 7 routes. Only 6.2% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The community is relatively stable, as the percentage of people who moved in the last five years is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals are also far fewer than typical for the state.

Most of the workforce is employed full-time, with 63.1% of adults working or looking for work. The most common industries for locals are health care, social assistance, and education.

The area reports a much higher number of recorded offences per 100,000 people than most similar areas, with theft and property damage being the most frequent issues.

Largs Bay is very walkable, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and schools. Most residents are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.