Marryatville

The typical resident is 41, which is about the same as the state average. The area has a higher proportion of children under 15 (19.1%) and seniors aged 65 and over (21.3%) than most similar places.

This is a culturally diverse area where 36.4% of people were born overseas, a figure far above the South Australian average. English, Australian, and Chinese are the most common ancestries.

Reflecting its overseas arrivals, 29.2% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is well above the national figure. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.

Almost half of the community (48.8%) report having no religion, a figure well above both the state and national averages. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 35.2%.

Education levels are exceptionally high, with 76.8% of residents completing Year 12 and 47% holding a university degree. This is far above the national figures and is reflected in the very high school advantage scores.

Incomes are high, with 25.8% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, well above the national figure. The typical family income of $2,304 per week is also much higher than in most similar areas.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with only 26.2% reporting a long-term health condition. Only 3.2% of people need help with daily activities, which is well below the state average.

The community is active in volunteering, with 21.3% of people contributing their time. A high number of residents (30.3%) also provide unpaid care for children.

The First Nations population is very small, and those who are present have a typical personal income of $725, which is well above the national figure.

Living arrangements vary, with 33.1% of people living alone, which is well above the national average. However, 63.1% of households are couples with children.

Townhouses and semi-detached homes are common, making up 55% of dwellings. Renting is much more common here than elsewhere, with 35% of households renting at a typical weekly cost of $395.

Public transport use is very high, with 7.6% of people commuting by bus and 11.1% of homes having no car. The area is well-served with a high number of public transport stops and routes.

The population is very mobile, with 49.8% of residents moving in the last five years. This is driven by a high number of recent overseas arrivals, who make up 36.9% of the community.

Most residents are in full-time work (61.7%), and 40% of the workforce are professionals. However, the unemployment rate of 9.5% is among the highest for similar areas.

Crime rates for assault and property damage are lower than most areas, though the theft rate is higher. Overall recorded offences are around the middle for its level.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.9, as every single home is within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, schools, groceries, and health services.