Nailsworth

The area is slightly younger than the state average, with a typical resident aged 39 and a higher-than-usual proportion of children under 15 at 18.9%. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 14.1% of the population, which is well below the South Australian figure.

A quarter of residents were born overseas, a rate much higher than in most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, while India is the most frequent country of birth outside Australia.

Many residents use a language other than English at home, at a rate of 23.3%, which is well above the state average. While English remains dominant, Vietnamese, Greek, and Italian are the most common other languages spoken.

No religion is common here, reported by 42.6% of people, though this is well below the South Australian average. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 42.9%.

Education levels are among the highest in the region, with 39.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure, and 72.3% of residents have completed Year 12.

Earnings are much higher than typical, with 29% of households bringing in $3,000 or more per week. The typical personal income of $925 is well above the state average.

Residents generally report better health than most areas, with long-term health conditions affecting 26.5% of the population. This is well below the state average of 31%.

Unpaid care for children is very common here, with 32.7% of people providing this support. This is well above the national average and consistent with the higher number of children in the area.

First Nations people in Nailsworth are far older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 46. Their typical personal income is a little above the national figure.

Families with children are the most common household type, making up 66.7% of homes. These households tend to be larger than usual, with an average of 2.6 people per home.

Renters make up 32.4% of households, which is well above the state average. The area has fewer large homes, with three-bedroom houses being far less common than in most other South Australian areas.

Public transport use for commuting is among the highest at this level. This is supported by the fact that every single home is within a 10-minute walk of a stop.

The area has seen significant movement, with 21% of residents arriving recently from overseas. This is well above the national average.

Working or looking for work is much more common here than in most areas, at 69.5%. Professionals and managers make up nearly half of all occupations.

Theft rates are much higher than most areas, though assault rates are much lower. Notably, the overall crime rate has fallen by 41.7% over the last five years.

Described as a walker's paradise, 100% of homes have a '15-minute-city' walkshed. This means every resident can reach groceries, schools, and health services within a 15-minute walk.