Royston Park

The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than both the state and the nation. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 22.1% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

A quarter of the community was born overseas, a figure much higher than in most similar areas. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, followed by Italian and German heritage.

About 18.8% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. This diversity is reflected in the use of Greek, Mandarin, and Italian within the community.

Over half the population identifies as Christian, while 36% of residents report having no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is well below the South Australian figure.

This is an exceptionally well-qualified area, with 45.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. High school completion is also among the highest for its level at 74.8%.

Household incomes are very high, with 34.9% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the state and national figures. The typical weekly family income of $2,985 is among the highest for its level.

Residents generally enjoy good health, as the rate of long-term health conditions is well below the state average. Mental health conditions are also lower than in most similar areas.

Volunteering is common here, with 20.6% of people pitching in, well above the national figure. There is also a high rate of unpaid care, particularly for children.

The First Nations population is small, but those present are far older than the national typical age of 24. While household incomes for this group are far above the state average, typical personal incomes are well below.

Families with children are common, and homes tend to be a little larger than the national average. Only 8% of households are one-parent families, which is well below the national figure.

Home ownership is strong, with 45.5% of houses owned outright, far above the national average. However, those with mortgages face typical monthly payments of $2,100, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

The area is very well connected, with a short 7-minute drive to the city and a high rate of public transport use. About 7.4% of homes do not own a motor vehicle, a figure much higher than in most similar areas.

Recent overseas arrivals make up 13.7% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Around 32.7% of residents moved house in the last five years.

More people here are working or looking for work than in most similar areas. Professionals and managers make up over half of the workforce, with many employed in health and education.

The overall crime rate is lower than most similar areas, and assault rates are among the lowest. However, burglary rates remain higher than in most similar areas.

The area is very walkable, with every single home within a 15-minute walk of a park, health services, and public transport. This provides residents with exceptionally easy access to essential services on foot.