McLaren Flat

The area is much younger than most similar places, with a high proportion of children under 15 at 22.4%. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 14.0%, which is well below the state figure of 20.0%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 15.6% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 91.9% of the community. Only 3.3% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the South Australian average of 17.8%.

A large majority of residents identify as having no religion, at 58.5%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are higher than in most similar areas, with 18.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Over half of residents have completed Year 12.

Incomes are very high here, with the typical weekly household income at $2,129, which is well above the state figure. Roughly a quarter of households earn $3,000 or more each week.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with only 2.9% needing help with daily activities. This is well below the state average of 6.7%.

Community participation is strong, with 21.5% of people volunteering. There is also a high rate of unpaid care, as 35.4% of people look after children without pay.

There are 15 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income of $850 is well above the national figure of $540.

Families are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 68.7% of households.

Every single home in the area is a separate detached house. Large homes are the norm, with 90.3% having three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have at least two vehicles, and the typical drive time to the city is 51 minutes.

The community is relatively stable, with only 27.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, at 70.7%. The unemployment rate is a low 2.5%, which is lower than the state average.

Crime rates are much lower than in most similar areas, particularly for burglary and motor vehicle theft. The total recorded offences are also well below the state average.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.1, far below the state average. There are no health services within a 15-minute walk.