Middleton

The area is far older than the state and national averages, with 25.2% of residents aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up 16.0% of the population, which is about the same as the South Australian figure.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, with 49.2% and 40.4% respectively. While 15.0% of people were born overseas, this is well below the state and national figures.

English is the primary language for 93.1% of the community. Only 3.1% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the national average of 22.3%.

A large majority of people report no religion at 59.5%, a figure far above both the state and national averages. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 33.7%.

Middleton is well-qualified, with 23.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is slightly above the state average, and the area has a higher rate of Year 12 completion than most similar places.

Typical incomes are lower than the state and national figures, with the usual household earning $1,330 a week. Only 12.1% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is well below the national average.

A higher proportion of residents have a long-term health condition (31.4%) compared to the national average. Arthritis is the most common condition, affecting 11.3% of the population.

Residents are very active in their community, with 23.2% volunteering—well above the national figure of 14.1%. There is also a higher rate of people providing unpaid care and doing housework compared to most areas.

The First Nations community is very small, consisting of only 3 people. This small group is far older than the state average, with a typical age of 59.

Homes tend to be smaller than average with 2.3 people per dwelling. While 52.6% of families are couples with children, 27.4% of people live alone.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses (98.1%), and 45.9% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Renting is much less common here than in the rest of the state.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, with 0.0% of people commuting via public transport. Almost every home has a vehicle, and 42.7% of households have two cars.

The area has seen significant movement, with 39.8% of people moving house in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas are low at 2.1%.

Working life is less common here, with only 56.1% of adults working or looking for work. Full-time employment is far below the national average at 45.5%.

The recorded offence rate is about the same as similar areas, though burglary rates are much higher than most. Overall, the crime rate fell by 16.0% over the last five years.

Middleton is very car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.9. While 91.8% of homes are near a park, no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.