Pasadena

The community is notably older than most areas, with 33.3% of people aged 65 and over, a figure far above the South Australian average. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 13.0%, which is well below the national figure.

Pasadena is more diverse than most areas, with 29.8% of people born overseas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by German, Greek, and Scottish.

Language diversity is very high here, and 27.4% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is well above the state average. Greek is the most common non-English language spoken.

Christianity is the most common faith at 50.7%. Those reporting no religion make up 35.7% of the population, which is far below the South Australian figure.

Residents are highly qualified, with 31.3% holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average. About 58.8% of residents completed Year 12, which is higher than most areas.

Typical weekly personal income is $701, a little below the national figure. Typical household income is $1,381, which is lower than in most similar areas.

Health needs are higher than usual here, with 33.9% of people living with a long-term health condition. Those needing help with daily activities are at 8.1%, which is a little above the national average.

Volunteering is common, with 20.5% of residents giving their time, well above the national figure. Around 13.5% of people provide unpaid care, which is about the same as the state average.

There are 16 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income of $383 is well below the national figure of $540.

Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of people living alone, which at 29.0% is well above the national average.

Renting is far less common here than across Australia, with only 18.5% of households renting. Separate houses make up 67.2% of dwellings, which is far below the state average.

The area is very well connected, with a high number of public transport stops and a short 3-minute walk to the nearest one. While 58.8% of people drive to work, 13.1% work from home, which is well above the state average.

The area sees significant movement, with 36.2% of people having moved house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 16.7% of the population, which is higher than most areas.

Only 50.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national average. The most common industries for those employed are health care, retail, and education.

The overall offence rate is higher than most areas, with theft being the most common crime. Burglary rates are also higher than most similar areas.

Pasadena is very walkable, with 89.3% of homes within a 15-minute walk of health services, far above the state average. Most residents can also reach parks and groceries within a 15-minute walk.