Myrtle Bank

The area is much older than most, with a typical age of 54 and a senior population far above the national figure. Children under 15 make up only 13.6%, which is well below the Australian average of 18.2%.

About 25.1% of residents were born overseas, a figure much higher than most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, while the most frequent overseas birthplaces are England, China, and India.

Language diversity is high for the area, with 17.7% of people using a language other than English at home. This is much higher than most similar areas and is about the same as the South Australian average.

Religious affiliation is spread, with 47.4% identifying as Christian and 38.9% reporting no religion. The proportion of people with no religion is about the same as the national figure.

Educational attainment is far above the national average, with 41.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This high level of qualification is reflected in the local workforce, where professionals make up 40.7% of jobs.

This is a wealthy community where 28.8% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, far above the state average. Typical family weekly incomes are $2,560, which is well above the national figure of $2,120.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 37.6% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is consistent with the high proportion of seniors, as 15.2% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is common, with 21.3% of residents volunteering, which is well above the national figure. There is also a notably higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

The First Nations population is small, consisting of 5 people. Those who identify as First Nations are far older than the state and national typical age of 24, with a median age of 48.

Homes are smaller than average, with only 2.3 people per household. A high number of people live alone—32.7%—which is well above the national figure of 25.6%.

Home ownership is strong, with 39.7% of houses owned outright. While detached houses are common, the area has far fewer three-bedroom homes than most other parts of the state.

Public transport use is higher than in most similar areas, and the neighborhood is very well connected with 21 bus routes. It is also very close to the city, with a typical 7-minute drive time.

The community is quite mobile, with 40% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 15.7% of the population, which is slightly above the national average.

Many more residents are retired or not in the workforce compared to other areas, as only 46.8% of adults are working or looking for work. Those employed are heavily concentrated in health care, professional services, and education.

The overall crime rate is lower than most areas, and the rate of assault and motor vehicle theft is much lower. However, the burglary rate remains higher than in similar neighborhoods.

The area is exceptionally walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, and public transport. Residents have very easy access to health services, with 99.8% of homes within a short walk.