Monarto South

The area is a little more diverse than the state average, with 4.6% of people being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. It is a family-oriented place where 18.4% are children and 21.1% are seniors, though a high 18.3% of residents are in de facto relationships.

Most people here were born in Australia, and those with overseas origins are far fewer than the national figure. English (61.8%) and Australian (40.1%) are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for nearly everyone, with only 2.6% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A large majority of the community identifies as having no religion (57.2%), which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

The area has a lower share of university degrees than most similar areas, with only 9.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Around half of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical household incomes are a little above the state figure at $1,774 a week, and 20% of households earn $3,000 or more. However, typical personal incomes are well below the national figure.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 13.2% of residents. Conversely, the 3.3% of people needing help with daily activities is well below the national figure.

Residents are highly active in unpaid work, with much higher rates of volunteering (21.3%) and unpaid housework (31.5%) compared to the state and national figures.

There are 7 First Nations people in the area. While their typical personal income is a little below the national figure, their household income is far above the state and national averages.

Homes here tend to be larger than average, with 2.7 people per home. Over half of all households are couples with children.

Every single home in Monarto South is a separate house. Renting is very rare at 9.1%, and typical weekly rents are far below the state and national figures.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one commuting by public transport. This is consistent with the fact that every home owns at least one motor vehicle.

Migration is relatively low, with 33.3% of people moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

More adults are working or looking for work (66.1%) than in most similar areas, though the unemployment rate is well above the national figure at 9.5%.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, or health services.