South Plympton

The typical resident is 37, which is noticeably younger than the South Australian average of 41. About 15.9% of the population are children under 15, and nearly 33% of the community are young adults aged 25 to 44.

Born overseas residents make up 32.5% of the population, a figure well above the national average of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Chinese.

Language diversity is very high here, with 30.3% of people using a language other than English at home, far above the state figure of 17.8%. Mandarin is the most common non-English language.

About 41.4% of residents report having no religion, which is a little above the national figure of 38.9% and well below the state average.

This is a highly educated area; 33.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average of 22.7%. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most similar areas.

Typical weekly family income is $2,054, which is a little above the state average. However, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more per week is well below the national figure.

Long-term health conditions are less common here than in most areas, affecting 26.6% of residents, which is well below the state average of 31.0%.

Volunteering is lower than in most similar areas at 15.3%. About 12.5% of the community provide unpaid care.

There are 56 First Nations people in the area. This group is highly qualified, with a Year 12 completion rate of 81.8%, far above the national figure of 37.0%.

A large number of people live alone, accounting for 32.7% of households, which is well above the national average of 25.6%. Typical homes are smaller, with 2.3 people per house.

Renters make up 30% of households, and the area has far fewer separate houses than the state average. Typical weekly rent is $340, slightly above the state figure.

Public transport use is very high, with 7.5% of people commuting this way, well above the national average. The area is well served by 23 stops and 15 different routes.

The community is very mobile, with 42.9% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas account for 21.3% of the population, well above the national average.

A higher proportion of adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas. Many residents work in health care and social assistance, or in professional and technical roles.

The robbery rate is much higher than most areas, though the motor vehicle theft rate is much lower. Overall, recorded offences have fallen by 19.5% over the last five years.

The suburb is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, schools, and public transport.