Ovingham

The community is notably young, with a typical age of 36 and a senior population well below the national figure. About 15.9% of residents are in a de facto relationship, which is well above the state and national averages.

Over a quarter of residents were born overseas, a figure slightly above the South Australian average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.

Language diversity is high, with 19.2% of people using a language other than English at home. This is much higher than in most similar areas, although it remains well below the national average.

A majority of residents (50.4%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and well above the state figure.

The area is among the most qualified at its level, with 41.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the state average of 22.7% and the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical personal weekly income is $919, which is well above the state figure. While typical family incomes are a little above the national average, typical household incomes sit about the same as the state average.

Long-term health conditions are less common here than in most areas, with 26% of people reporting one. However, 9.5% of residents have a mental health condition, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Participation in unpaid care and housework is much lower than in most areas. Similarly, the volunteer rate is a little below the state and national figures.

There are 24 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income of $887 is far above the state and national figures, though no one reported speaking a First Nations language.

Living arrangements are distinctive, with 40% of people living alone, which is far above the national average. One-parent families are also much more common here than in most similar areas.

Rental properties dominate the area, with 57.1% of households renting, far above the state average. Small homes are the norm, as the share of houses with three or more bedrooms is far below the national figure.

The area is very well connected, with 11.9% of people commuting by public transport, well above the national average. Consequently, 16.5% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is among the highest rates for its level.

The population is highly mobile, with 46.3% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 21.7% of the community, a figure well above the state and national averages.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, and full-time employment is slightly above the national average. However, the unemployment rate of 8% is a little above the national figure.

Recorded offences per 100,000 people are among the highest at this level, with theft and property damage being the most frequent crimes. Despite this, the crime rate fell by 14.5% over the last five years.

The area is a walker's paradise, with a walkability score of 8.1. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, and groceries.