Seaford

The typical resident is 43, making the area a little older than the state average. Seniors make up 26.1% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 17.2%.

About 24.3% of people were born overseas, a figure that is much higher than in most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries here.

English is the main language for 91.8% of residents. Only 4.8% use another language at home, which is far below both the state and national figures.

The area has one of the highest rates of people with no religion at 59.5%, far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than the state and national averages, with 13% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 45.4% completing Year 12.

Incomes are generally lower than in most areas. The typical weekly household income is $1,254, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are common here, as 38.9% of people have a long-term condition, well above the national figure of 27.7%. This is consistent with the higher number of seniors in the area.

More people provide unpaid care or look after children than in most similar areas. However, the proportion of volunteers is well below the state average.

There are 83 First Nations people in Seaford. This group has an unemployment rate of 0.0%, which is far below the national figure of 12.3%.

One-parent families make up 18% of households, well above the national average. Nearly 30% of people live alone, which is also higher than in most areas.

Separate houses are very common, and 85.7% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Typical weekly rent is $330, a little above the state average.

Public transport is highly accessible, with a very high number of stops and departures compared to the state. Only 8% of people work from home, which is far below the national figure.

About 33.8% of residents moved here in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 4.8% of the population, which is well below the national average.

The unemployment rate is 6.8%, which is a little above the national figure of 5.1%. Many residents work in health care and social assistance or construction.

The area has a much higher overall crime rate than most similar areas, with theft and property damage being the most common offences.

Seaford is very walkable, with a score of 7.9. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, and nearly all are close to parks and schools.