Monash

The typical resident is 47, making the area noticeably older than the rest of South Australia. Children under 15 make up 15.9% of the population, which is a little below the national figure.

Most people here were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born residents than the state or national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

While English is the primary language for 86.6% of residents, the proportion of people using another language at home is much higher than in similar areas.

Nearly half of the community (49.0%) report no religion, a figure that is well above the state average and far above the national average.

Education levels are far below the national average, with only 9.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 40.1% completing Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $1,488, which is about the same as the state average, though family incomes are a little below the South Australian figure.

A higher than average 33.8% of residents live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. Arthritis is the most commonly reported condition.

Community spirit is high, with 20.4% of residents volunteering, a figure well above the national average. Unpaid care for others is also more common here than in most similar areas.

There are 29 First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 17, which is noticeably younger than the state and national figures.

Families are common, with 52.2% of households consisting of couples with children. Only 20.9% of people live alone, which is well below the state average.

Housing is dominated by large, separate houses, with 87.6% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common here than across Australia, and typical weekly rents are well below the national figure.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no one commuting by public transport and no public transport stops available. Most homes have at least two vehicles.

The community is very stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national average.

Working life is strong here, with 67.2% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the state average. Full-time employment is also higher than the national figure.

Overall crime is much lower than in most areas, although assault rates are higher. Burglary and property damage are much lower than typical.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of public transport or health services.