Macdonald Park

The area is far older than the state and national figures, with 22.9% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 14.5% of the population, which is well below the national average.

A quarter of residents were born overseas, a figure slightly above the state average. The most common ancestries are English and Australian, followed by Irish, Italian and Scottish.

Language diversity is high for the area, with 16.7% of people using a language other than English at home. Around 3.4% of residents speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most similar areas, as the 35% who report no religion is far below the South Australian figure.

Educational qualifications are much lower than the state and national averages, with only 9.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Income varies widely; while 23.3% of households earn over $3,000 a week, the typical personal weekly income of $620 is well below the national figure.

Health challenges are more prevalent here than in most areas, with 35.2% of people living with a long-term health condition and 9.5% needing help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is a major part of local life, as 19.5% of people provide unpaid care—a rate well above the national figure. There is also a higher-than-usual proportion of Defence Force veterans.

The First Nations community is small, with 11 people. While their typical personal income is very low, the typical household income for First Nations families is far above the state and national averages.

Homes tend to be large and crowded, with 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 47.8% of families are couples with children.

Housing is dominated by large properties, with 93.8% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very uncommon at 11.4%, while 38.6% of homes are owned outright.

The suburb is heavily reliant on cars, as 63.4% of workers drive to work and almost no one uses public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 86% owning two or more.

The community is very stable, with only 25.6% of people moving in the last five years—far below the national rate of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is much lower than the national average at 51.9%. Many residents work in construction, health care, or retail.

The area has a very high crime rate, particularly for theft and burglary, with recorded offences per 100,000 people being much higher than in most areas.

The suburb is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Residents have almost no access to groceries, health services or schools within a 15-minute walk.