Seaford Meadows

Children under 15 make up 24.6% of the population, which is well above the national figure. This contributes to a very young profile, with those aged 65 and over making up only 8.4%, far below the state average.

About 21% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas, though still well below the South Australian and national averages.

English is the main language for 89.6% of the community. While more people here use another language at home than in most similar areas, this is still far below the state and national figures.

The area is defined by a very high proportion of people with no religion, at 63.3%, which is far above both the state and national averages.

Most residents have completed Year 12, a rate well above the state average. While 17.5% hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the national figure.

Typical personal weekly income is $854, which is a little above the state average. However, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week is far below the national figure.

Mental health conditions are reported by 13% of residents, which is well above the national and state averages.

Caring for children unpaid is very common here, with 37.1% of people doing so, far above the national figure. Conversely, volunteering is much lower than in most areas.

The First Nations community is notably young, with a typical age of 16, which is far younger than the state and national figures. Unemployment among this group is 0.0%, far below the national average.

Homes tend to be larger, with an average of 2.7 people per dwelling. One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 20.9% of households.

Rental properties are far more common than usual, at 37.7%, while very few people own their homes outright. Most dwellings are separate houses, with 91.6% having three or more bedrooms.

Most people drive to work, though public transport use is among the highest for similar areas. Transit times to the city are much higher than in most areas, taking about 80 minutes.

The area is highly transient, with 57.2% of people moving in the last five years, a figure far above the state and national averages.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, at 71.7%, which is far above the national figure. Many residents work in health care and social assistance.

The area has a higher number of recorded offences than most, with property damage and assault rates being much higher than in similar areas.

The suburb is very walkable, with a score of 7.1. Almost all residents live within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, and health services.