Mile End

The community is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with a typical age of 36. Children and seniors are both well below the usual proportions, while there are more people in de facto relationships than in most similar areas.

Overseas birth is much more common here, with 28.8% of people born outside Australia. English, Australian, and Greek are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is very high, as 28.7% of residents use a language other than English at home. This is far above the South Australian figure, and 4.7% of people speak little or no English.

Nearly half of the population (48.2%) reports having no religion, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 38.5%.

The area is highly qualified, with 37.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above both the state and national averages, and 71.4% of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical weekly family income is $2,270, which is a little above the state figure. About 23.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a rate higher than most similar areas.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 10.9% of residents. Around 6.7% of people need help with daily activities, which is about the same as the state average.

Unpaid housework and childcare are much less common here than in other areas. However, 14.0% of people provide some form of unpaid care, which is a little above the national figure.

The First Nations community is notably older than the state average, with a typical age of 28. Unemployment is well above the national rate at 18.4%, though Year 12 completion is higher than the state figure.

Homes here are smaller than usual, with a typical 2.3 people per household. One-parent families and people living alone are both more common than in most other areas.

Renting is very common, with 44.6% of households renting, far above the state and national averages. Detached houses are also much less common here, and homes are less likely to have three or more bedrooms.

Public transport is a major part of life, with 9.7% of people commuting this way and 13.4% of homes having no car. The area is very well connected, with a short 4-minute drive to the city.

The population is quite mobile, as 43.9% of residents moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are especially common, accounting for 24.6% of the community.

A high number of adults are working or looking for work (68.0%), well above the national average. The most common industries are health care, professional services, and retail.

Crime rates are much higher than most areas, particularly for theft, property damage, and burglary. However, the overall crime rate has fallen by 8.4% over the last five years.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.6, where every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, and public transport. Almost every resident is also within a short walk of groceries and health services.