Plympton Park

The community is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 36 and far fewer seniors. People aged 25 to 44 make up the largest group at 34%.

This area is much more diverse than most, with 29.8% of residents born overseas. While English and Australian ancestries are most common, there are significant Indian and Chinese communities.

Language diversity is very high, as 27.2% of residents use a language other than English at home. This is well above the national figure of 22.3%, and Mandarin and Punjabi are the most common non-English languages.

About 45.7% of people report having no religion, which is well above the national average of 38.9% and aligns with the state figure.

The area is highly qualified, with 32% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—well above the national figure of 26.3%. This is reflected in the fact that 65.3% of residents completed Year 12, which is far above the state average.

Typical weekly personal income is $831, which is a little above the state figure. The typical family income of $2,170 is also higher than in most similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are reported at 27.1%, which is well below the South Australian average of 31.0%. However, the rate of people with a mental health condition is higher than in most areas.

While 14.4% of people volunteer, this is lower than most areas. The proportion of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework is also much lower than typical for this level.

There are 58 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people here. This group is notably younger, with a typical age of 23, and faces higher unemployment at 14.3%.

A high number of people live alone (30.4%), which is well above the national figure. One-parent families are also more common here than in most similar areas.

Renting is very common here, with 39.1% of households renting, far above the state average. Consequently, homes owned outright are much less common than in most areas.

Public transport use is among the highest at this level, with 8.4% commuting by transit and 11.3% of homes having no car. This is supported by 23 public transport stops, which is more than most similar areas.

The population is very transient, with 45.5% of people moving in the last five years. This is driven by a high number of recent overseas arrivals, who make up 19.9% of the community.

Working or looking for work is more common here (66.9%) than in most areas. Many residents work as professionals, particularly in health care and social assistance.

The area experiences higher rates of crime than most, specifically regarding assault and theft. Total recorded offences are also higher than in most similar areas.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park. Most residents can also reach groceries within 15 minutes.