South Brighton

The community is older than the national figure, with the typical resident aged 44 and 23.5% being seniors, which is well above the Australian average. Children under 15 make up 15.1% of the population, a figure well below the national average.

Many residents were born overseas, with 24.3% born outside Australia. English ancestry is most common at 45.9%, followed by Australian at 32.2%.

English is the primary language for 87.3% of the area. While 9.9% of people use another language at home—much higher than in similar areas—this is still well below the South Australian and national figures.

A large proportion of residents have no religion, at 49.4%, which is far above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 42.3%.

The area is highly qualified, with 31.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas at 62.6%.

Typical family incomes are a little above the state average at $2,212 weekly. Higher earnings are common here, with 13.1% of people earning $2,000 or more per week.

More people here have long-term health conditions compared to most areas, sitting at 31.6%. Arthritis and mental health are the most frequently reported conditions.

Volunteer rates are 17.6%, which is well above the national figure. Unpaid childcare is also more common here than in most areas, at 28.2%.

First Nations people make up a small part of the population. Those in the community have a Year 12 completion rate of 55%, which is far above the national and state figures.

Living arrangements vary, with 30.9% of people living alone, which is well above the national figure. Typical households are smaller than most, with 2.3 people per home.

Homes are more likely to be owned outright (37.3%) than in other areas. Typical weekly rents are a little above the state average at $335, and monthly mortgage payments are well above the state figure at $1,898.

Public transport use is among the highest for its level at 6.6%, helped by the fact that every home is within a 10-minute walk of a stop. However, 59.5% of people still drive to work.

The area has seen significant movement, with 38.6% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 11.3% of the population.

About 60% of adults are working or looking for work. Professional roles are the most common occupation, while the health and education sectors are the primary industries.

The overall recorded offence rate is lower than most areas, and crime has fallen by 45% over five years. However, the robbery rate remains much higher than in similar areas.

This is a very walkable neighbourhood with a score of 8.0. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, groceries, and public transport.