North Brighton

Seniors are very well represented here, with 27.5% of people aged 65 and over, a figure far above the national average. This contributes to a typical age of 49, making the area far older than both the state and the nation.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, though 20.6% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

English is the main language for 84.8% of the community. While 9% use another language at home—a figure much higher than in similar areas—this is still far below the national average.

More than half of the population (51.1%) report having no religion, which is well above the South Australian figure and far above the national average.

The community is highly qualified, with 29% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the state average, and the area has a very high number of schools within 3km.

Wealth is high in North Brighton, with 26.6% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. This is far above the state average, and typical family incomes are also a little above the national figure.

Reflecting the older population, 12.1% of people need help with daily activities, which is well above both the state and national averages.

Volunteering is more common here than across Australia, with 19.3% of people pitching in. This sits alongside a higher than average rate of people caring for children unpaid.

First Nations people in this area have a higher Year 12 completion rate (45.5%) than the state or national averages. Additionally, 18.2% speak a First Nations language, which is well above the national figure.

Most homes are occupied by couples, with 56.4% having children and 30.5% without. The typical household size of 2.5 people is about the same as the national average.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 83.6% of dwellings. While 36.7% of homes are owned outright, those with mortgages face typical monthly payments of $2,000, which is much higher than in most areas.

Public transport is highly accessible, with every home within a 10-minute walk of a stop. Despite this, 61.4% of people still drive themselves to work.

The area has seen a fair amount of movement, with 36% of residents arriving in the last five years. About 9.3% of the population are recent arrivals from overseas.

A relatively small proportion of adults (52.4%) are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure. However, the unemployment rate is very low at 2.2%.

North Brighton is generally safe, with a recorded offence rate lower than most areas. Property damage and motor vehicle theft rates are also much lower than typical.

The area is very walkable, with a score of 8.0. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, and groceries.