New Port

The typical resident is 41, and the area is notably older than the national figure. It has very few children, with only 7.3% under 15, which is far below the Australian average.

Birthplaces are diverse, with 30.9% of people born overseas, a figure well above the state and national averages. English is the most common ancestry at 39.7%.

About 15.8% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. English only is still most common at 80.5%.

More than half of the population (52.7%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.

Residents are well qualified, with 27.8% holding a bachelor degree or higher and 60.5% having finished Year 12, both of which are well above state levels.

Personal incomes are much higher than in most areas, with the typical weekly amount being $1,043. However, only 10.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the national figure.

Health levels are typical for the area, though the percentage of people with a long-term health condition (27.7%) is well below the South Australian average.

The area has a very high proportion of former Defence Force members at 8.2%. Conversely, it has among the lowest rates of people doing unpaid housework or caring for children.

First Nations residents are few, numbering only five people. Their typical personal income is $1,291, which is far above the state and national figures.

Living arrangements are small, with 51.5% of people living alone and only 1.7 people per home. This is far above the state and national averages for single-person households.

The area consists entirely of flats, apartments, or townhouses, with no separate houses. Renting is very common at 59.7%, far above the national average, while only 16.4% own their homes outright.

Public transport use is high, with 4.7% commuting by it and a very high number of stops per 1,000 people. Most people still drive to work, with 65% being the driver.

New Port is a highly mobile area, with 68.7% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 21.5% of the population.

Working life is active here, with 75.2% of adults working or looking for work. Full-time employment (66%) is well above both state and national averages.

The area has a much higher recorded offence rate than most, with theft and property damage being the most common crimes.

The area is very walkable, with a score of 7.9. Nearly all homes are within a 15-minute walk of public transport, health services, and groceries.