Onkaparinga Hills

The community is noticeably older than both the state and national figures, with a typical age of 45. While children under 15 make up 16.4% of the population, nearly 18% of residents are seniors aged 65 and over.

English and Australian are the most common ancestries. About 18.7% of people were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas, though still well below the South Australian average.

English is the dominant language, spoken by 92.8% of residents. Only 4.5% use another language at home, a figure that is far below the state and national levels.

A large majority of residents—56.2%—report having no religion, which is far above the figures for both South Australia and the rest of the country.

Education levels are lower than the state and national averages, with 15.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, more than half of residents have completed Year 12.

The area is quite affluent, with a typical household income of $2,078 a week, which is well above the state figure. This is reflected in the 26.8% of households earning $3,000 or more weekly.

About 31.3% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. Mental health and arthritis are among the most common reported conditions.

Residents are more likely to provide unpaid care and do housework than people in other areas. About 15.2% provide unpaid care, and 28.5% care for children without pay.

There are 17 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income of $450 is a little below the national figure, and their typical age of 21 is noticeably younger than the state average.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 61% of families.

Detached houses are the norm here, with 99.2% of homes being separate dwellings. Renting is very rare at 4.5%, while 40% of homes are owned outright.

Car use is essential, as 68% of people drive to work and only 0.7% of homes have no vehicle. Most households have two or more cars.

The population is very stable, with only 23% of people moving in the last five years—far below the national average of 40.7%.

More people are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. Health care, construction, and retail are the most common industries for the local workforce.

The area is relatively safe, with recorded offences per 100,000 people being much lower than in most other areas.

The neighborhood is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.9. While many homes are near parks, none are within a 15-minute walk of health services.