Marden

The community is notably young, as the typical resident is 36. While children under 15 make up 14.1% of the population, which is well below the national figure, young adults aged 25–44 are the largest group at 36.8%.

A strong international presence defines the area, with 38.4% of people born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Common ancestries include English, Australian, and Italian.

Multiculturalism is evident in the home, where 36.6% of people use a language other than English, far exceeding the state rate. Mandarin, Italian, and Punjabi are the most common second languages.

About 38.9% of residents have no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 41.7%.

Marden is highly qualified, with 40.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average. This high level of education is reflected in a strong rate of Year 12 completion at 71.8%.

Typical personal weekly income is $818, which is a little above the state figure. About 12.2% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, a rate higher than most similar areas.

Residents generally report good health, with only 26.2% having a long-term health condition, which is well below the South Australian average.

Volunteer rates are 16.7%, which is a little above the national figure. Around 11.2% of people provide unpaid care, a rate lower than most similar areas.

There are 18 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The typical personal income for this group is $450, which is a little below the national figure.

The area has a high proportion of single-person households, with 37.6% of people living alone. Because of this, homes are smaller than usual, with typically 2.1 people per home.

Rental properties are common here, with 41.7% of households renting, far above the state average. Detached houses are less common than in other areas, making up only 44.1% of dwellings.

Public transport is popular, with 9.7% of people using it to commute, well above the national figure. This is supported by a high number of bus routes and stops.

The area is very dynamic, with 50.5% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 27% of the population, far above the national average.

More people are working or looking for work here (65.9%) than in most similar areas. Many residents work as professionals, particularly in health care and social assistance.

The area has a higher recorded offence rate than most similar areas, with theft being the most common crime. However, the crime rate has fallen by 27.3% over the last five years.

The neighborhood is very walkable, with a score of 7.8. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, and public transport.