Port Noarlunga South

The community is slightly younger than the state average, with 19% of residents being children under 15. De facto relationships are more common here than in most similar areas.

People born overseas make up 19.7% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas, though this is well below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 92% of residents. While more people use another language at home compared to similar areas, the 4.8% figure is far below the national average.

A striking 61.3% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is far above both the state and national averages.

Higher education is more common here than in most similar areas, though the 17.3% of adults with a bachelor degree remains well below the national figure.

Typical weekly incomes for families and households are around the middle for its level, sitting close to the South Australian averages.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most similar areas, and 31.4% of residents report such a condition, which is well above the national figure.

Unpaid care for children is much more common here than in most similar areas, with 32.7% of people providing this support, well above the national average.

There are 57 First Nations people in the area. This group has a Year 12 completion rate of 53.8%, which is far above the state and national figures.

Most homes are occupied by couples with children (54.9%). One-parent families are more common here than in most similar areas.

The area is dominated by large homes, with 92.1% being separate houses and 91.7% having three or more bedrooms, which is far above the national figure.

Public transport access is very high, with 20 stops and 14 routes, which is among the largest for its level. This helps explain why 99.9% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of a stop.

The area has seen a fair amount of movement, with 36% of people moving house in the last five years.

More adults are working or looking for work compared to most similar areas. The most common industries for local workers are health care, social assistance, and construction.

The overall recorded offence rate is lower than in most areas, and the crime rate has fallen by 33.6% over the last five years.

The area is somewhat walkable, with almost every home within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, fewer people can walk to groceries or health services compared to the state average.