Mount Pleasant

The community is notably older than most areas, with a typical age of 48 and 24.6% of residents aged 65 or over, which is well above the national figure of 17.2%.

The area is predominantly Australian-born, with only 12.7% born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 88.3% of the community, and the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the South Australian average.

A majority of residents (52.1%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than the state and national averages, with 43.5% of residents having completed Year 12 and 14.2% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical incomes are lower than in most other areas, with the typical weekly household income sitting at $1,321, well below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 33.7% of people living with a long-term health condition and 10.9% reporting a mental health condition.

This is a highly active community where 23.5% of people volunteer, well above the national figure. Unpaid care and housework are also more common here than in most areas.

There are 12 First Nations people in the area, who have a typical personal income of $725, which is well above the state average.

Homes tend to be smaller than usual with 2.3 people per dwelling, and 28.4% of households consist of one person living alone.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 92.9% of homes being detached. Home ownership is strong, as 40.6% of homes are owned outright.

Most people rely on cars to get around, though 1.5% use public transport, which is much higher than in similar areas. Only 3% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, with 29.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average.

About 56% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure. Employment is spread across construction, agriculture, and healthcare.

The area is very safe, with recorded offences and theft rates among the lowest at this level, and the crime rate has fallen by 20% over five years.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.6, which is well below the state average.