Modbury North

The typical resident is 40 years old, making the area a little younger than the state average. About 20.4% of the population are seniors, which is well above the national figure.

People born overseas make up 29.5% of the community, a figure well above the South Australian average. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Scottish, and Irish.

Language diversity is high, with 21.2% of people using a language other than English at home, which is well above the state average. English remains the most common, followed by Punjabi and Mandarin.

A large proportion of the community—43.8%—report no religion, which is higher than most similar areas and well above the national figure.

Education levels are relatively high, as 57.7% of residents completed Year 12, which is well above the state average. About 21.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical household incomes are around $1,596 a week, which is a little above the South Australian figure. However, the number of households earning over $3,000 weekly is well below the national average.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 31.6% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, as 30.9% of people care for children unpaid, a figure well above the national average. About 15% of residents are volunteers.

The First Nations community is relatively small, but those identified have a typical age of 20, which is noticeably younger than the state and national figures.

Families are common and homes are often full, with an average of 2.6 people per home. This helps explain why the number of people living alone is well below the state average.

The area is dominated by large homes, with 94.9% having three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure. Separate houses make up 95.5% of all dwellings.

Public transport use is high, with 6% of people commuting this way and a very high number of bus stops and routes per person. Most residents still rely on cars, with 40.1% of homes having two vehicles.

The area has seen a steady flow of new residents, with 11.3% arriving from overseas recently, though this is below the state and national figures.

Most adults are working or looking for work, and 59.4% are employed full-time. The most common industries for local workers are health care, social assistance, and retail.

The area is notably quiet for certain crimes, with burglary and motor vehicle theft rates that are much lower than most similar areas.

Modbury North is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a park. Residents also have excellent access to health services within a 15-minute walk.