Noarlunga Downs

The population is a little younger than the state average, with 18.4% being children under 15. About 3.3% of residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Born overseas, 22.1% of residents were born in another country, which is much higher than most similar areas, though well below the national figure. English is the most common ancestry at 47.2%.

While 8.1% of people use a language other than English at home, this is well below the state and national figures. Only 0.9% of residents speak little or no English.

The community is notably secular, with 56.3% of people reporting no religion. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than the state and national averages, with only 13.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 47.2% of residents completed Year 12.

Typical incomes are lower than those across the state, with a typical weekly household income of $1,189. Only 9.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here; 36.6% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. Mental health conditions are among the highest at this level, affecting 14.1% of residents.

Unpaid care is a common part of life, with 14.2% of people providing unpaid care. However, only 12.4% of residents volunteer, which is much lower than in most similar areas.

The First Nations community is relatively large for an area of this size, with a typical age of 16, which is far younger than the state average. The unemployment rate for this group is 7.3%, well below the state figure.

Family structures vary, with a high proportion of one-parent families at 22.4%, which is well above the state average. A third of all households consist of a single person living alone.

Most people live in separate houses, 88.5% of whom live in a detached home. Renting is much more common here than in most similar areas, accounting for 32.4% of households.

Public transport access is a major highlight, with 34 stops and 11 routes, making it far above the state average for transit availability. Despite this, 9.1% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The area is relatively stable, with 31.8% of people moving in the last five years. This is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

The unemployment rate is 6.9%, which is a little above the state and national figures. Many residents work in health care and social assistance.

The area sees a higher rate of recorded offences than most similar areas, with property damage and theft being the most common crimes.

Almost every home is within a short walk of a park or public transport. However, the area is far below the state average for walking to groceries or health services.