North Plympton

The area has a high proportion of seniors, with 25.6% aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure of 17.2%. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 13.7%, a figure well below the South Australian average.

This is a diverse community where 32.1% of people were born overseas, which is well above the state average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, while India is the most frequent overseas birth country at 5.4%.

Reflecting its international character, 29.1% of residents use a language other than English at home, far above the state average. This includes speakers of Greek, Mandarin, and Punjabi.

About 43.9% of residents identify as Christian, while 38.6% report no religion, which is about the same as the national figure.

The neighborhood is highly qualified, with 28.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the state average. Most adults have completed Year 12, and the area has an unusually high number of schools within 3 km.

Typical family income is $2,142 a week, which is a little above the state figure. While typical household income is slightly higher than the state average, the proportion of high earners is well below the national level.

Health needs are high here, with 14.5% of people needing help with daily activities—a figure well above the national average. Long-term health conditions and mental health issues are also more common than in most similar areas.

Residents are less likely to be involved in unpaid work than those in other areas, with fewer people caring for children or doing significant housework. Volunteering rates are also well below the state average.

The First Nations community here is doing well, with a 0% unemployment rate and a Year 12 completion rate of 61.8%, which is far above the national figure.

A large number of people live alone (33.6%), which is well above the national average. Family sizes are slightly smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per home.

Renters make up 30.1% of the area, and typical weekly rent of $360 is a little above the state average. Detached houses are less common here than in most other areas, and homes are more likely to be smaller with fewer bedrooms.

Public transport use is very high, with 6.5% of people commuting by bus—well above the national average. The area is exceptionally well-served by transit, with 20 stops and a very short walk to the nearest one.

The area is seeing a lot of movement, with 46.3% of people having moved house in the last five years. This includes a high number of recent overseas arrivals.

Full-time employment is higher than most areas at 60.3%. Many residents work in health care and social assistance, and a quarter of the workforce are professionals.

The area is relatively safe, with a recorded offence rate that is lower than most areas. The rate of motor vehicle theft is also much lower than usual.

North Plympton is very walkable, with 99.7% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents can easily reach parks, groceries, and health services on foot within 15 minutes.