Seaford Heights

The community is far younger than the state and national figures, with children under 15 making up 23.7% of the population. It is also a place where de facto relationships are very common, at 23.3%, which is far above the national average.

People born overseas make up 25.9% of the population, slightly above the state figure. English is the most common ancestry at 51.5%, followed by Australian at 35.9%.

While 12.0% of residents use a language other than English at home, this is well below the state and national figures. Most people speak only English, and very few report speaking little or no English.

The area has a very high proportion of people with no religion at 60.7%, which is far above both the South Australian and Australian figures.

Education levels are high, with 65.6% of residents having completed Year 12, far above the state average. About 23.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with the typical household earning $2,170 a week. This is well above the South Australian figure of $1,455.

Residents are generally healthy; only 19.6% have a long-term health condition, which is far below the state average of 31.0%. Only 2.2% of people need help with daily activities.

Childcare is a major focus here, with 37.0% of people caring for children unpaid, far above the national figure. However, volunteering is much lower than in most other areas at 8.9%.

There are 24 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income is $900, which is far above the state and national figures.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. About 60% of households consist of couples with children, while only 17.3% of people live alone.

The area is dominated by large separate houses, with 98.0% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Mortgage payments are a common feature of life here, as 67.6% of homes are owned with a mortgage.

Most people rely on cars, as 68.5% drive to work and only 3.2% use public transport. Very few homes—just 1.0%—do not have a motor vehicle.

This is a highly mobile community, with 88.2% of residents having moved here in the last five years, far above the national average of 40.7%.

The workforce is very active, with 83.3% of adults working or looking for work, far above the state figure. Full-time employment is also much higher than most areas at 63.8%.

The area has a higher rate of recorded offences than most similar areas, including higher rates of theft and burglary. The crime rate has risen by 24.3% over the last five years.

While almost everyone is within a 15-minute walk of a park or groceries, the area is mostly car-dependent. There are no health services within a 15-minute walk.