Norton Summit

The area has a high proportion of children under 15, at 21%, which is well above the state average. While the typical resident is 41, this is noticeably older than the Australian figure of 38.

About 17.5% of residents were born overseas, a figure higher than most similar areas but well below the South Australian average. English and Italian ancestry are common here, alongside Australian, Scottish and Irish roots.

English is the main language for 89.4% of the community. While 8.4% of people use another language at home, which is higher than in most similar areas, this is still far below the national figure.

Norton Summit has a very high proportion of people with no religion at 58.9%. This is far above both the state (45.8%) and national (38.9%) figures.

Education levels are very high here, with 38.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the state average, and 68.3% of residents have completed Year 12.

This is a wealthy area where typical weekly household incomes are $2,316, well above the state figure of $1,455. About 37.4% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is among the highest for its level.

Residents enjoy good health, with only 3.1% needing help with daily activities, which is well below the state average. Long-term health conditions are also less common here than in most areas.

Community participation is very high, with 29.2% of people volunteering—far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care for children and housework is also much more common than in most similar areas.

First Nations people make up a small part of the population, with only three people. The typical First Nations resident is far younger than the national figure, at just 12 years old.

Families are larger than usual here, with an average of 2.8 people per home. Couples with children make up 64.9% of households, while only 14% of people live alone.

Housing is dominated by large, separate houses, with 89.9% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very uncommon at 10.6%, far below the national figure, though typical mortgage payments are well above average.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with no homes without a motor vehicle and zero public transport stops. This makes the walk to the nearest stop very long, averaging 84 minutes.

The community has seen a high number of recent overseas arrivals, at 24%, which is well above the national figure. About 34.3% of residents moved here in the last five years.

A higher proportion of people are working or looking for work compared to most areas. Professionals and managers make up the largest employment groups, with health and technical services being key industries.

The area is very safe, with a recorded offence rate that is much lower than most similar areas. Theft is the most common offence, but overall crime rates are among the lowest for this level.

The terrain is quite steep, and the area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score far below the state average. Most residents cannot walk to groceries or health services within 15 minutes.