Medindie

Residents are noticeably older than the state and national averages, with a typical age of 45. Families are common here, as 65.6% of households are couples with children, while those in de facto relationships are well below the national figure.

The area has a much higher proportion of overseas-born residents than most similar areas, at 23%. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries, though Greek heritage is also notable at 9.3%.

Language diversity is much higher than in most similar areas, with 21.6% of people using a language other than English at home. Greek is the most common second language at 6.3%.

Christianity is the most common religion at 53.4%. The proportion of people reporting no religion is 35.1%, which is far below the South Australian figure.

The community is exceptionally well-qualified, with 46.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. This high level of education is reflected in the 81.4% of residents who completed Year 12.

Earnings are far above state and national levels, with 55.2% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical weekly family income of $4,664 is far above the Australian typical of $2,120.

Residents enjoy better health than most areas, with much lower rates of long-term health conditions (23.1%) and mental health conditions (4.8%) compared to the rest of the state.

Volunteering is well above the national average at 23.7%. There is also a higher rate of people providing unpaid care (15.9%) and caring for children (28.4%) than in most similar areas.

The First Nations community is small, consisting of five people. While the typical personal income for this group is far below the national figure, the typical household income is among the highest for similar areas.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. There are far fewer people living alone (18.2%) and fewer one-parent families (8.6%) than the state average.

Housing is dominated by large, detached homes, with 91.1% having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very high, with 52.9% owned outright, while renting is far below the state figure at 10.7%.

The area is very well connected, with 17 public transport routes and a short 6-minute drive to the city. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 40.8% having two and 18.7% having three.

Movement into the area is moderate, with 32.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals make up 8.9% of the population.

The workforce is largely professional, with 42.2% in professional roles and 21.5% in management. Health care and social assistance is the most common industry at 25.5%.

Recorded offences are much higher than in most similar areas, with burglary and theft being the most common. The motor vehicle theft rate is also much higher than typical.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park or school. Almost all residents (98.6%) live within a 15-minute-city walkshed.