Seacombe Gardens

The community is notably young, with a typical age of 35 and fewer children under 15 than most areas. About 17.6% of residents are seniors, which is around the middle for its level.

Overseas birth is very common here, with 35.4% of people born abroad—a figure far above the South Australian average. The most common ancestries are English, Australian and Chinese.

Language diversity is high, as 29.4% of people use a language other than English at home, which is well above the national figure. Mandarin is the most spoken non-English language.

Nearly half of the population (47.7%) report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average.

Residents are well qualified, with 28.3% holding a bachelor degree or higher and 62.6% completing Year 12, both of which are much higher than most areas.

Typical weekly household income is $1,420, which is about the same as the state figure. However, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more per week is well below the national average.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 10.7% of residents. About 6.7% of people need some help with daily activities.

Participation in volunteering is lower than most areas at 14.5%. Unpaid housework for 15 or more hours a week is also much lower than the state average.

There are 72 First Nations people in the area. The unemployment rate for this group is 32.0%, which is far above the state and national figures.

One-parent families make up 20.6% of the community, which is much higher than most areas. About 29.8% of people live alone, and typical homes house 2.3 people.

Renting is very common at 42.7%, while only 22.9% of homes are owned outright. Townhouses and semi-detached homes are more frequent here than in other areas, making up 42.2% of dwellings.

Public transport use is among the highest at this level, and 11.5% of homes have no motor vehicle. This is supported by a high number of bus routes and stops.

The area is very mobile, with 52.7% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 19.0% of the population, which is well above the national average.

Health care and social assistance is the largest employer, with 24.8% of the workforce in this sector. Full-time employment is slightly lower than the state average at 55.6%.

Crime has fallen significantly over the last five years, with the crime rate dropping by 51.4%. Motor vehicle theft and robbery rates are much lower than most areas.

The area is a walker's paradise, with every single home within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks and schools.