Para Vista

The typical resident is 40 years old, which is a little younger than the South Australian average. About 20.3% of the population are seniors aged 65 and over, while 17.6% are children under 15.

People born overseas make up 28.6% of the community, a figure well above the state average. The most common ancestries are English and Australian, though India is the most frequent non-European birth place.

Language diversity is high, with 25.3% of people using a language other than English at home. This is well above the national figure, and 4.0% of residents speak little or no English.

About 39.3% of residents report having no religion, which is well below the South Australian average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 38.1%, followed by Islam at 7.9%.

Education levels are lower than the national average, with only 15.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, 49.2% of residents completed Year 12, and the area has a high number of schools within 3 km.

Typical weekly household incomes are $1,276, which is a little below the state figure. Only 9.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, far below the national average of 22.6%.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.9% of people. This includes higher rates of arthritis and asthma, and 6.7% of residents need help with daily activities.

While 12.0% of people provide unpaid care, volunteering is much lower than in most other areas at 11.9%. About 3.5% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

First Nations people make up 3.1% of the population. This group is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 19, and faces a much higher unemployment rate of 21.7%.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 20.1% of households. Additionally, 31.0% of residents live alone, which is well above the national figure.

Homes here are typically larger, with 83.0% having three or more bedrooms. While 30.0% of households rent, those with mortgages pay a typical monthly amount of $1,300, which is well below the national figure.

The area is very well served by public transport, with more stops and routes than most similar areas. This is reflected in the 5.1% of residents who commute by public transport, which is above the national average.

About 31.3% of people moved house in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals account for 9.9% of the population.

The unemployment rate is 7.4%, which is a little above both the state and national averages. Many of the local workforce are employed in health care and social assistance.

The area sees higher rates of recorded offences than most similar places, particularly assault and property damage. However, motor vehicle theft is much lower than in most areas.

This is a very walkable suburb, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or public transport. Most residents also live within a short walk of groceries and health services.