Manningham

The area is slightly younger than the state average, with a typical resident aged 39. It is less likely to have seniors or people in de facto relationships compared to most similar areas.

Overseas birth is much more common here than in most similar areas, with 25.8% born abroad. While Australian and English ancestries are most frequent, Italian heritage is also prominent at 13.2%.

Language diversity is high, with 24.7% of people using a language other than English at home, which is well above the South Australian figure. Punjabi, Italian, and Greek are the most common non-English languages.

Residents are more likely to identify with a religion than people in other similar areas. Over half the population identifies as Christian, while those with no religion make up 32.6%, which is far below the state average.

Education levels are very high, with 34.7% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher, far above the state average. This is reflected in a high rate of Year 12 completion at 68.4%.

Incomes are significantly higher than typical, with 30.8% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical weekly household income of $1,971 is well above the state figure.

The community is generally healthy; those needing help with daily activities (3.7%) and those with long-term health conditions (27.7%) are both below the state average.

Local residents are more likely to provide unpaid care (16.3%) than those in most similar areas. Volunteering rates are around the middle for its level and well above the national figure.

There are 12 First Nations people in the area. This group has a typical household income of $2,124, which is far above the state average, though personal incomes are much lower than typical.

Families are slightly larger than average, with 2.6 people per home. Most households are couples with children (64.0%) or couples without children (25.0%).

Detached houses are very common, and while 33.7% are owned outright, typical home-loan payments of $2,000 a month are much higher than in most similar areas.

Public transport use is among the highest for its level, with 5.7% commuting by bus. The area is highly connected, with a very short 8-minute drive to the city.

The area is a destination for newcomers, with 18.1% of residents arriving from overseas recently, a figure well above the state and national averages.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work (69.6%), which is well above the state average. Many residents work as professionals, particularly in health and education.

The area is relatively safe, with recorded offences being lower than in most similar areas. The crime rate has also fallen by 47.2% over the last five years.

The neighbourhood is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, and health services.