Mount Compass

The community is notably young, with 20.7% of the population being children under 15, which is well above the state average. Families are common here, and there is a higher proportion of people in de facto relationships compared to most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 16.5% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas but well below the state and national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, with 91.2% of people using it at home. Only 4.7% use another language, a figure far below both the South Australian and national averages.

A striking 59.5% of residents identify as having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 31.5%.

Education levels are lower than the state and national averages, with only 12.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 48% of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $1,655, which is a little above the state figure. Personal incomes are around the middle for similar areas, with a typical weekly amount of $725.

About 30.4% of people have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the state average. Mental health conditions are slightly more common here than in other areas.

Unpaid care for children is much more common here than in most areas, at 30.6%. Volunteering is also high, with 18.0% of residents giving their time, well above the national figure.

There are 24 First Nations people in the area, and they are noticeably younger than the state average with a typical age of 21. Their household income is far above the state and national figures.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of families with children and the fact that very few people live alone.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 90.5% having three or more bedrooms. Very few people rent, and 57% of homeowners are paying off a mortgage.

Every single home has at least one motor vehicle, and 46.2% have two. Public transport use is very low, with only 0.4% of people using it to commute.

The population is quite mobile, with 36% of residents moving into the area in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas are uncommon, making up only 1.5% of the community.

Working or looking for work is more common here than in most areas, at 63.3%. The most common industries for local workers are health care, construction, and retail.

The area is very safe, with recorded offences per 100,000 people being much lower than in most other areas. Rates of theft, burglary, and assault are all significantly low.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, groceries, or health services.