Paradise

The community is noticeably older than the national figure, with the typical resident aged 43 and nearly a quarter of the population aged 65 or over. This shift is mirrored by a much smaller proportion of children under 15 compared to the rest of the state.

Migration defines the area, with 33.8% of people born overseas, a figure well above the South Australian average. English and Italian are the most common ancestries, alongside a significant Chinese community.

Reflecting its diverse birthplace, 33.3% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. Italian, Mandarin, and Punjabi are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Religious affiliation remains common here, as the 30.3% of people with no religion is well below the national average. Over half of the population identifies as Christian.

Residents are well qualified, with 26% holding a bachelor degree or higher and 58.9% having completed Year 12, both of which are well above state levels. The area is also home to a large number of schools.

Typical household incomes are lower than the national figure, with the usual weekly household income sitting at $1,386. About 16% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is similar to the state average.

The area has a higher need for support, as 7.9% of people require help with daily activities, which is above the national figure. Long-term health conditions are reported at 29.9%, with arthritis being the most common.

Volunteer rates are slightly lower than the state average at 14.2%. Unpaid care for children is common for about a quarter of the population, while only 19.6% of people spend 15 or more hours on unpaid housework.

The First Nations community is small, numbering 69 people. This group is far older than the state average, with a typical age of 33, though they experience a much higher unemployment rate of 20.7%.

Many people live alone here—about 29.8%—which is well above the national average. Most other households consist of couples with children, making up 56.5% of the community.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, though 27.5% of homes are rented, which is much higher than in similar areas. Outright home ownership is well above the state and national figures at 36.5%.

Public transport use is very high, with 9% of people commuting by bus and 44 stops serving the area. Around 9% of homes do not have a motor vehicle, which is higher than most areas.

The area is quite dynamic, with 37.6% of residents having moved house in the last five years. This movement is linked to high migration, as 18.5% of the population are recent arrivals from overseas.

Working or looking for work is common for 59.2% of adults, with many employed in health care, social assistance, and retail. Full-time employment is slightly lower than the national figure at 55.8%.

Recorded offences are around the middle for similar areas, though the rates of theft and assault are higher than typical. Conversely, motor vehicle theft is among the lowest at this level.

The area is very walkable, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or public transport. Most residents have easy access to groceries and health services on foot.