Novar Gardens

The community is older than most, with a typical age of 45 and 25.5% of residents aged 65 or over, which is well above the national figure of 17.2%. Children under 15 make up 15.6% of the population, which is slightly lower than the national average.

Overseas birthplaces are common here, with 20.8% of people born abroad, though this is well below the South Australian figure of 24.1%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Scottish, German, and Irish.

Language diversity is high for this level, as 16.8% of people use a language other than English at home. Mandarin is the most common non-English language, while 3.1% of residents speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is split, with 47.1% identifying as Christian and 42.3% reporting no religion. The proportion of people with no religion is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

The area is well-qualified, with 23.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is a little above the state average. Residents also have a higher rate of Year 12 completion than most similar areas.

A good number of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the state average. However, the typical personal weekly income of $630 is well below the national figure of $805.

Health needs are higher here than in most areas, with 33.2% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is well above the national rate of 27.7%, with arthritis and asthma being the most common issues.

Residents are active in their community; 18.8% are volunteers, which is well above the national figure. Unpaid care is also more common here than in most similar areas.

There are 50 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This group is far younger than the state and national averages, with a typical age of just 16.

Families with children are common, making up 54.0% of households. About 27.1% of people live alone, which is a little above the national average.

Homes here are typically large, with 83.0% having three or more bedrooms. While many own their homes outright, those who rent pay a typical weekly rent of $165, which is far below the national figure.

The suburb is very well connected, with 15 public transport stops and a short 3-minute walk to the nearest one. Despite this, 10.4% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the state average.

The area is relatively stable, as 30.4% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national rate of 40.7%. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 11.3% of the population.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 51.4%. The most common industries for those employed are health care and social assistance, and education and training.

Crime rates are much higher than in most similar areas, particularly for assault, property damage, and burglary. The overall recorded offence rate is also much higher than average.

Novar Gardens is very walkable, with a score of 7.0. Nearly every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, health services, and public transport.