Seaview Downs

The community is older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 42 and 21.4% of people aged 65 and over. However, it also has a higher-than-usual number of children under 15, at 18.9%.

People born overseas make up 21.9% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 45.1%, followed by Australian at 36.5%.

While 11.5% of residents use another language at home—a figure much higher than in similar areas—this is still well below the South Australian average of 17.8%.

The area is notably secular, with 54.2% of people reporting no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Residents are well-qualified, with 24.9% holding a bachelor degree or higher and 58.5% having completed Year 12, both of which are much higher than in most similar areas.

Typical weekly household income is $1,741, which is a little above the state figure. About 19.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a rate higher than in most similar areas.

Health profiles are around the middle for similar areas, with 29.8% of people living with a long-term health condition and 8.6% reporting a mental health condition.

Community involvement is high, with 32.5% of people caring for children unpaid, a figure well above the national average. Additionally, 17.2% of residents are volunteers.

There are 20 First Nations people in the area, whose typical age of 49 is far older than the state and national figures of 24.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per household, which is higher than most areas. This is reflected in the family makeup, as nearly 60% of households are couples with children.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, with 93.6% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common here than in the rest of the state, at only 11.5%.

While most residents rely on cars, the area is well-served by bus routes, and 9.7% of the workforce works from home, which is far below the national figure.

About 28.7% of the population moved house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 10.1% of the community, which is higher than in most similar areas.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, at 64.4%. The most common industries are health care and social assistance, and construction.

The area is very safe, with recorded offences per 100,000 people being lower than most areas and burglary rates among the lowest recorded.

The neighbourhood is somewhat walkable, and every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park. While most are close to public transport and schools, only 11.1% live within 15 minutes of health services.