Semaphore

The community is significantly older than the national figure, with 20.4% of people aged 65 and over. This helps explain why children under 15 make up only 11.4% of the population, which is well below the South Australian average.

People born overseas make up 21.8% of the population, a figure much higher than most similar areas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the primary language for 86.5% of residents. While more people use another language at home here than in most similar areas, this is still well below the state and national figures.

More than half of residents (53.8%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.

The area is highly qualified, with 29.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the state average, and 59.1% of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical incomes are strong, with the typical family earning $2,362 a week, well above the state figure. About 14.4% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, which is much higher than most areas.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 34.6% of residents. This includes mental health conditions for 11.6% of the population.

Volunteering is high at 19.2%, which is well above the national figure. There is also a higher rate of people providing unpaid care and those who served in the Defence Force compared to most areas.

First Nations residents here are noticeably older than those in the state and nation, with a typical age of 27. Year 12 completion is also well above the national average at 44.2%.

People are more likely to live alone here than in most areas, with 31.6% of households consisting of one person. Consequently, the typical home has only 2.2 people.

Rental properties are much more common than in similar areas, with 30.2% of households renting. The housing stock is denser, as detached houses are far less common than in the rest of the state.

Public transport use is much higher than in most similar areas, and 8.2% of homes have no motor vehicle. The area is well served by 14 public transport stops.

The area is quite dynamic, with 35.7% of people moving in during the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 9.7% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas.

Employment levels are steady, with 62.2% of adults working or looking for work. The most common industries for local workers are health care and social assistance, followed by education.

The area has a much higher crime rate than most similar areas, particularly for theft, property damage, and assault.

Described as a walker's paradise, 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and parks. Its walkability score of 9.3 is far above the state average.