Plympton

The area is noticeably younger than most, with a typical age of 34 and a much lower proportion of children and seniors than the national average. Over 41% of residents have never married, and young adults aged 25 to 44 make up the largest age group at 39.3%.

People born overseas make up 40.6% of the population, a figure far above both the state and national averages. This diversity is reflected in the ancestry data, with English, Australian, Chinese, Indian, and Irish being the most common backgrounds.

Language diversity is very high, with 39.1% of residents using a language other than English at home, far exceeding the national figure. Mandarin, Punjabi, Greek, and Hindi are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Around 38.4% of people report having no religion, which is about the same as the national average but well below the South Australian figure. Hinduism is the most common religion after Christianity, accounting for 12% of residents.

This is a highly qualified community where 38.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. Year 12 completion is also among the highest at this level, at 73%.

Typical personal weekly income is $843, which is a little above the state and national figures. However, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week is well below the national average.

Residents here are generally healthier than most, with only 23.3% having a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure. Those needing help with daily activities are also less common than in most areas.

Participation in unpaid care and housework is much lower than in most areas. This is consistent with the young, working population, as only 10.8% of people provide unpaid care.

The First Nations community is small but highly educated, with a Year 12 completion rate of 89.5%, far above the state and national figures. Unemployment among this group is 0.0%, much lower than most areas.

A high number of people live alone (31.5%), which is well above the national average. While couples with children are the most common household type, the typical home holds only 2.3 people.

Renting is very common here, with 45% of households renting, far above the national figure. There are far fewer large homes, as only 51.4% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms.

Public transport use is among the highest at this level, with 11.8% of people commuting by transit. This is supported by a very high number of stops and a short 8-minute drive to the city.

The area has seen huge movement, with 54.8% of people moving in the last five years. This includes a very high number of recent arrivals from overseas, who make up 35% of the population.

A higher proportion of adults are working or looking for work (72.2%) compared to the national figure. The most common industries for residents are health care and social assistance.

The overall crime rate is much higher than most areas, particularly for theft and property damage. However, the crime rate has fallen by 38.8% over the last five years, a trend much lower than most areas.

Plympton is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.2. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, groceries, and health services.