Prospect

The community is younger than most, with a typical age of 37 and far fewer seniors than the state average. About 17.5% of the population are children under 15, which is consistent with the national figure.

Born overseas are 29.5% of residents, which is well above the state average. English, Australian, and Italian are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is very high, with 29.6% of people using a language other than English at home, far exceeding the state figure. Consequently, it is one of the highest areas for those who speak little or no English.

About 40% of residents have no religion, which is a little above the national average but well below the South Australian figure. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 42.8%.

The area is exceptionally well-qualified; 40% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. This high level of schooling is reflected in the 71.7% of residents who completed Year 12.

Typical incomes are much higher than most areas, with the usual family earning $2,468 a week. This wealth is evident in the 27.8% of households earning over $3,000 weekly, which is far above the state average.

Residents generally report better health than others in the state, with 25.1% having a long-term health condition. This is well below the South Australian average of 31%.

Unpaid care for children is more common here than in most areas. While 16.2% of people volunteer, a much lower proportion of residents spend 15 or more hours on unpaid housework compared to similar areas.

The First Nations community here is noticeably older than the state average, with a typical age of 30. Educational outcomes are also far above the national figure, with 58.6% completing Year 12.

Family life is varied, with 61.9% of households being couples with children. People living alone are more common here than in most similar areas.

Renting is much more common than average, with 34.5% of households in the rental market. Homes tend to be smaller than usual, and typical monthly mortgage payments of $1,929 are well above the state average.

Public transport use is among the highest at this level, which helps explain why 7.9% of homes have no motor vehicle. Residents enjoy a very short commute to the city, taking just 9 minutes by car.

The population is very mobile, with 42.4% of people moving in the last five years. This is driven by a high number of recent overseas arrivals, who make up 23.3% of the community.

A higher proportion of adults are working or looking for work compared to the state. The workforce is dominated by professionals and managers, particularly in healthcare, education, and technical fields.

The recorded offence rate is much higher than in most areas, with theft being the most common crime. However, the overall crime rate has fallen by 20.8% over the last five years.

Every single home in Prospect is within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, and public transport. This exceptional connectivity gives the area a walkability score of 8.2, making it a walker's paradise.