Seaton

The typical resident is 40 years old, which is a little younger than the state average. While 20.7% of the population are seniors, the area has fewer children under 15 than the national figure.

A strong international presence is evident here, with 29.0% of people born overseas, well above the state average. Italian, English, and Australian are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is very high, with 29.8% of people using a language other than English at home, far above the South Australian average. This is reflected in the use of Italian, Greek, and Punjabi alongside English.

The community is less religious than most areas; 32.3% of people report no religion, which is well below the national figure.

Many residents have a high level of schooling, and the area has a higher rate of Year 12 completion than most similar places. About 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes tend to be lower here than in most areas. The typical household earns $1,300 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.

People in Seaton have a higher need for support, with 8.7% requiring help with daily activities, a figure that is a little above the state and national averages.

Volunteering is much lower here than in most areas, with only 10.6% of people participating, well below the national figure of 14.1%.

There are 236 First Nations people in the area. The unemployment rate for this group is 18.4%, which is well above the national average.

Single living is common, as 33.3% of people live alone. One-parent families are also much more frequent here than in most similar areas.

Rental properties are much more common here than in the state average, with 35.5% of households renting. Detached houses are also less common than in most other areas.

The suburb is exceptionally well-connected, with 9.7% of homes having no car and a high number of public transport stops. Residents enjoy a very short 13-minute drive to the city.

The area sees significant movement, with 13.6% of the population being recent arrivals from overseas, a figure much higher than most similar areas.

About 58.1% of adults are working or looking for work. The most common industries for local workers are health care, social assistance, and retail trade.

Recorded offences are higher than most areas, particularly theft and property damage, although the crime rate has fallen by 16.2% over the last five years.

Seaton is very walkable, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of parks, public transport, and groceries, far exceeding the state average.