Risdon Park

The area has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most areas, at 5.8%. Residents are generally older than the national figure, with 22.4% of the population aged 65 and over.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than both the state and the nation. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the primary language for nearly 90% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the state and national figures.

Nearly half of residents report having no religion, which is a little above the South Australian average. Christianity remains the next most common affiliation at 43.7%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 33.8% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national average, with a typical household earning $1,096 a week. Only 10.1% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the national figure.

Health challenges are common here, as 37.6% of people have a long-term health condition. This includes a much higher rate of mental health conditions compared to the rest of the country.

About 14.3% of the community volunteer, which is lower than most similar areas. There is a slightly higher presence of former Defence Force members compared to the national average.

The First Nations community is among the largest at this level, though it faces significant hardship with a 23.도% unemployment rate and a typical personal income well below the national figure.

Living arrangements are distinctive, with 36.5% of people living alone and a much higher rate of one-parent families than most other areas.

Renters make up a much higher proportion of the market than usual, at 35.4%. While most homes are separate houses with three or more bedrooms, weekly rents are far below the state and national figures.

Car use is dominant, though 10.5% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is much higher than most areas. Despite having many public transport stops, very few people use them to commute.

The population is relatively stable, with a lower proportion of people moving in the last five years and fewer recent overseas arrivals compared to the state average.

While full-time employment is around the middle for its level, the overall rate of people working or looking for work is much lower than in most areas.

Recorded offences are much higher than in most areas, particularly for assault, theft, and property damage. The crime rate has seen a significant 24.5% increase over five years.

The area is somewhat walkable, with most homes within a short walk of a park or transport. However, it is far below the state average for access to groceries and health services.