Linden Park

The population is split between children and seniors, with 21.2% under 15 and 24.8% aged 65 and over, both figures being well above the state and national averages. The typical resident is 41, and de facto relationships are much less common here than in most areas.

Born overseas, 42.2% of residents come from other countries, a figure far above the national average of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English, Chinese, and Australian.

Language diversity is very high, with 42.3% of people using a language other than English at home, far exceeding the national figure of 22.3%. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.

About 42.6% of people report having no religion, which is well above the national average but lower than the South Australian figure.

The area is exceptionally well-qualified, with 48% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also very high at 77.7%.

Incomes are high, with typical weekly family earnings of $2,370, well above the state average of $1,889. About 26% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

While 26.1% of people have a long-term health condition (lower than the national figure), a higher than usual 9.3% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, with 20.2% of people participating. Unpaid childcare is also very high at 33.5%, well above the national average.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, and the few residents identifying as First Nations are far older than the national typical age of 24.

Homes are generally larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. Couples with children make up the majority of families at 69.5%.

Rental prices are high, with a typical weekly rent of $413, well above the state average. While 43.3% of homes are owned outright, there are fewer separate houses here than in most other areas.

Public transport use is among the highest for similar areas, and the drive time to the city is very short at just 8 minutes. About 15.1% of people work from home.

The community is quite mobile, with 46.7% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 20.7% of the population, which is well above the national average.

Professionals and managers make up the bulk of the workforce, though the percentage of adults working or looking for work is lower than in most areas.

Theft is more common here than in most areas, and there has been a significant 32.8% increase in the crime rate over the last five years.

This area is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.7, as every single home is within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, schools, groceries, and health services.