Netley

The typical resident is 42, making Netley noticeably older than the national figure. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 26.2% of the population, which is well above both the state and national levels.

People born overseas make up 28.2% of the community, a figure well above the state average. English, Australian, and Greek are the most common ancestries reported.

Language diversity is very high here, with 30.5% of people using a language other than English at home, far above the South Australian figure. Greek is the most common non-English language spoken.

Religious affiliation is common in Netley, as the proportion of people reporting no religion is far below the state and national figures.

The area is well-qualified, with 56.4% of residents having completed Year 12. This is a little above the state average, and there are more schools within 3km than in most similar areas.

Typical weekly household incomes are $1,333, which is well below the national figure. Personal incomes are also lower than most areas, with 46.5% of people earning under $650 a week.

Health needs are higher here than in most areas, with 7.9% of people needing help with daily activities. Long-term health conditions are also more common than the national average.

Unpaid care is more common here than in most similar areas, while volunteering rates are a little below the state average.

The First Nations community in Netley is small, with a typical age of just 12, which is far younger than the state and national figures.

About 29.3% of people live alone, which is higher than in most areas. Most other households consist of couples with or without children.

Homes are mostly separate houses, and 37.7% are owned outright, which is well above the national figure. Typical weekly rents are $353, a little above the state average.

Netley is very well connected, with 5.3% of people commuting by public transport and a very short 8-minute drive to the city.

The area has seen significant movement, with 18.2% of residents arriving from overseas recently, a figure well above the state and national averages.

About 58.2% of adults are working or looking for work. The most common industries for local workers are health care, social assistance, and construction.

The rates of assault and burglary are much lower than most areas, though the rate of theft is higher.

Netley is very walkable, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of a park, public transport, and health services.