Salisbury Plain

The typical resident is 37, which is noticeably younger than the South Australian figure of 41. Children under 15 make up 20.3% of the population, a figure well above the state average, while seniors aged 65 and over are well below the state level at 16.7%.

This is a highly diverse area where 32.9% of people were born overseas, a figure well above both the state and national averages. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Scottish, Italian, and Irish.

Language diversity is very high, with 30.6% of people using a language other than English at home, far above the state's 17.8%. Consequently, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is well above the national figure.

Religious affiliation is diverse, with 40.9% of residents identifying as Christian and 37.6% as having no religion, which is a little below the national average.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 10.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%. Around 41.8% of residents completed Year 12, which is also far below the state and national averages.

Incomes are lower than in most areas, with the typical household earning $1,258 a week, well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 6.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state average.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 33.8% of people living with a long-term health condition. This includes 11.3% with a mental health condition, a figure much higher than most other areas.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 33.5% of people caring for children, well above the national average. However, the volunteering rate is much lower than most areas at 10.9%.

There are 41 First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 21, which is noticeably younger than the state and national figures. Year 12 completion is far below the national average at 26.9%.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per home, slightly above the state average. One-parent families make up 19.1% of households, which is well above the national figure.

Most people live in separate houses, and 86.4% of homes have three or more bedrooms, well above the state average. While 27.7% of households rent, the typical weekly rent of $285 is well below the national figure.

Public transport access is excellent, with 12 stops and 15 routes, far above the state average for a similar size area. Despite this, 75.2% of people still drive to work, and only 3.7% work from home.

The area is relatively mobile, with 34.8% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 9.1% of the population, though this is well below the state average.

While full-time employment is about the same as the state average at 57%, the unemployment rate is 7.9%, which is a little above the national figure. Many residents work as labourers, technicians, or tradespeople.

The area experiences high rates of crime, with recorded offences per 100,000 being among the highest at this level. Theft is the most common offence, and the overall crime rate has risen by 23.5% over five years.

The neighbourhood is very walkable, with a score of 6.6. Almost all homes are within a 15-minute walk of public transport, groceries, and health services, with health service access far above the state average.