Millswood

The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than the national average. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 21.8% of the population, which is well above the Australian figure of 17.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and about 42% have English ancestry. While 16.8% were born overseas, this is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the main language for 88.3% of the community. About 10.2% of people use another language at home, which is much higher than most similar areas but still well below the state average.

The community is split almost evenly between those with a Christian faith (47.2%) and those with no religion (47.0%). The latter figure is well above the national average of 38.9%.

Millswood is exceptionally well-qualified, with 46.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure of 26.3%, and 76.5% of residents completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $2,836, which is far above the national figure of $1,746. About 44.5% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, among the highest for its level.

Residents generally report good health, with only 3.5% needing help with daily activities. This is well below the South Australian average of 6.7%.

Volunteerism is very high here, with 24.8% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Many residents also provide unpaid care, including 31.2% who care for children.

The First Nations community is small, with 9 people. Those identified as First Nations in Millswood have a typical personal income of $1,125, which is far above the national figure.

Families are common here, with 64.2% of households being couples with children. Homes tend to be slightly larger than usual, with an average of 2.7 people per dwelling.

Home ownership is very strong, as 50.7% of homes are owned outright, far above the national average. Most residents live in separate houses, and typical weekly rents are well above the state average at $420.

The area is well connected, with a very short 6-minute drive to the city. Public transport use is among the highest for its level, and 15.8% of people work from home.

The population is relatively stable, as only 27.4% of people moved in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The workforce is highly active, with 64.8% of adults working or looking for work. Many are employed as professionals (39.6%) and managers (19.0%), reflecting the area's high education levels.

Overall crime is lower than most areas, particularly regarding assault and property damage. However, the burglary rate is higher than in similar neighbourhoods.

Millswood is a walker's paradise, with every single home within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, groceries, and health services.