Lower Mitcham

The typical resident is 45, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 21.3% of the population, while children under 15 account for 18.4%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 18% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 44.4%.

English is the main language for 87% of people, but the proportion of those using another language at home is much higher than in most similar areas. Only 1.2% of the community speak little or no English.

Over half of the population (50.9%) report no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 41.8%.

This is an exceptionally well-qualified area, with 46.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state figure of 22.7%. Similarly, 76.7% of residents finished Year 12, which is among the highest for its level.

Incomes are very high here, with a typical family earning $2,690 a week, well above the national figure of $2,120. About 19.4% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, which is much higher than in most other areas.

Health outcomes are around the middle for its level, with 28.8% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is a little below the South Australian figure of 31.0%.

Community spirit is strong, as 22.3% of people volunteer, which is well above the national average of 14.1%. A high number of residents also provide unpaid care or look after children.

There are 9 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This small group is far older than the state average, with a typical age of 41.

The area is mostly made up of families, with 62.6% being couples with children. One-parent families are much less common here than in the rest of the state.

Home ownership is high, with 44.9% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Renting is far less common here than across Australia, at just 14.4%.

The area is very accessible, with a short 9-minute drive to the city. While 59.2% of people commute by car, the rate of public transport use is among the highest for its level.

About 31.3% of residents moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals make up 10.4% of the population.

A high number of people are working or looking for work, with 64.4% of adults active in the workforce. Many residents work as professionals or managers, often in health, education, or technical services.

This is a very safe area, with recorded offences and rates of theft and burglary being much lower than in most other areas.

The neighbourhood is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park.