Modbury

The typical resident is 37, which is noticeably younger than the South Australian average of 41. About 15% of the population are children under 15, a figure that is well below the national average.

Born overseas, 38% of residents come from other countries, a figure far above the national average of 27.7%. Indian ancestry is particularly prominent here, making up 8.7% of the community.

Language diversity is very high, with 32.6% of people using a language other than English at home, far exceeding the state figure of 17.8%. Punjabi is the most common non-English language spoken.

Religious affiliation is varied, with 37.1% identifying as Christian and 37% reporting no religion, which is well below the South Australian figure of 45.8%.

The community is well-qualified, with 25.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also high at 58%, which is well above the state average.

Typical incomes are lower than in most areas, with a typical weekly household income of $1,342. Only 9.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, far below the national figure of 22.6%.

A higher number of people need help with daily activities compared to most areas, at 7.0%. About 9.7% of residents live with a mental health condition.

Volunteering is much lower here than in most similar areas, with only 11.9% of people volunteering, well below the state average of 17.0%.

First Nations residents are noticeably older than the state average, with a typical age of 30. This group also shows a strong connection to culture, as 14% speak a First Nations language.

The area has a high proportion of people living alone at 32.5% and a higher rate of one-parent families, at 17.4%, compared to the national average.

Renting is common here, with 31.2% of households renting, which is well above the state average. Typical weekly rent is $315, slightly higher than the state figure of $300.

Public transport use is very high, with 10.5% of people using it to commute, well above the national figure of 3.1%. This is supported by a very high number of transit stops.

The population is quite mobile, as 41.5% of residents moved house in the last five years, which is well above the South Australian average.

Unemployment is higher than most areas at 6.9%. The most common industries for local workers are health care and social assistance, followed by retail trade.

Crime rates are among the highest for this level, particularly for theft and property damage. Recorded offences per 100,000 people are also very high.

This is a walker's paradise, with a score of 8.0. Nearly every home is within a 15-minute walk of public transport, groceries, parks, and health services.