Seacombe Heights

The typical resident is 40 years old, and the area has a higher share of children under 15 than most similar places. About 0.7% of the population are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people, which is a little below the state figure.

People born overseas make up 28.3% of the community, which is well above the South Australian average. English, Australian, Scottish, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.

Reflecting its overseas birth rate, 19.4% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is a little above the state figure. Greek, Mandarin, and Punjabi are the most common non-English languages spoken.

A majority of the community—52.9%—report having no religion, a figure far above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 35.5%.

This is a highly qualified area; 63.4% of residents completed Year 12, which is well above the state and national figures. Additionally, 28.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical incomes are higher than most areas, with a typical weekly household income of $1,917, which is well above the South Australian figure of $1,455.

Residents here generally report better health than the state average, with fewer people needing help with daily activities and a lower rate of long-term health conditions.

Unpaid care for children is very common here, with 34.6% of people providing this support—well above the national figure. About 15.1% of residents are volunteers.

There are 11 First Nations people in the area. Their typical household income of $2,624 is far above both the state and national figures.

Homes here tend to be larger than usual, with an average of 2.6 people per home. This is consistent with a high number of couples with children, who make up 60.5% of families.

The suburb is dominated by separate houses, with 98.6% of homes being detached. A very high 95.4% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms, far above the national average.

While most people drive to work, 4% use public transport, which is higher than in most similar areas. The suburb has a high number of transit stops and a short 16-minute drive to the city.

Recent arrivals from overseas make up 12.1% of the population. About 31.2% of residents have moved house in the last five years, which is well below the national average.

More adults here are working or looking for work than in most other areas. Common industries for local residents include health care, social assistance, and construction.

The area has a lower overall crime rate than most similar places, and the crime rate has fallen by 38.5% over the last five years.

The suburb is considered somewhat walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and 95.5% within 10 minutes of public transport.