St Clair

The area is far younger than most, with a typical age of 32 and a very small senior population of 6.3%. De facto relationships are well above the national figure, and nearly half of the residents have never been married.

International roots are common here, as 37.4% of people were born overseas, which is far above the South Australian figure. English, Australian, Italian, and Chinese are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is very high, with 36.7% of residents using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national average, and Vietnamese, Mandarin, Greek and Hindi are frequently spoken.

Religious affiliation is around the middle for similar areas, though the 42.1% of people with no religion is well below the state average. Other common faiths include Christianity, Islam, Buddhism and Hinduism.

The workforce is highly qualified, with 37.3% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher, far above the national figure. This high level of education is mirrored in school completion, with 74.7% finishing Year 12.

Earnings are generally high, with a typical personal weekly income of $1,055, which is well above the national figure. Typical family and household incomes also sit above the state and national averages.

Residents are generally healthy, as those with a long-term health condition make up only 20.2%, far below the state figure. Similarly, the rate of people needing help with daily activities is lower than most areas.

Unpaid care and volunteer rates are much lower than most areas. However, a higher-than-usual 3.6% of the population has served in the Defence Force.

First Nations residents have a very high Year 12 completion rate of 69.7% and a typical personal income far above the national figure. However, the unemployment rate for this group is among the highest for similar areas.

Homes tend to be smaller, with 2.3 people per household. There is a higher-than-usual number of people living alone and a slightly higher rate of one-parent families.

The area is dominated by townhouses and semi-detached homes rather than separate houses. Renting is far more common than in the rest of the state, and very few residents own their homes outright.

Public transport use is among the highest at this level, aided by a high number of routes and stops. This is consistent with the very short 12-minute drive time to the city.

The population is highly mobile, with 63.1% of people moving in the last five years. This trend is bolstered by a high number of recent overseas arrivals.

Employment is strong, with 77.3% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure. Full-time employment is also much higher than most areas, with many working in healthcare and retail.

The recorded offence rate is much higher than most areas, with theft being the most common crime. Assault rates are also higher than average, and the overall crime rate has risen over the last five years.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.2, as every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services and public transport.