St Marys

The community is notably young, with a typical age of 35 and a share of seniors that is well below both the state and national figures. Roughly 16.7% of residents are children under 15, which is about the same as the state average.

International ties are strong here, with 34.3% of people born overseas, far above the South Australian figure of 24.1%. While English and Australian ancestries are most common, there is a significant Indian presence.

Language diversity is very high, as 33.6% of people use a language other than English at home, far above the national figure of 22.3%. Punjabi and Mandarin are among the most common non-English languages spoken.

Religious affiliation is lower than in most similar areas, with 37.4% of people reporting no religion, which is well below the state figure of 45.8%.

Residents are highly qualified, with 33.3% holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average. This academic strength is also seen in school completion, with 65.9% of people finishing Year 12.

Weekly incomes are about the same as the state average, with the typical household earning $1,490. However, the share 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 25.4% of people. Mental health conditions are reported by 8.9% of the population, which is about the same as the national average.

Unpaid childcare is common at 27.1%, though the share of people doing 15 or more hours of housework is much lower than in most similar areas. About 16.8% of residents are volunteers.

First Nations people in this area are noticeably older than the state and national averages. Education is a highlight, with Year 12 completion at 45.2%, far above the South Australian figure.

The area has a high number of people living alone at 31.5%, well above the national figure. One-parent families are also more common here than in most similar areas.

Renting is very common, with 35.9% of households renting, which is well above the state average. Homes tend to be smaller, and the share of detached houses is far below the state figure.

Public transport use is among the highest for its level, with 6.2% of people commuting this way. The area is well served by buses, and 100% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of a stop.

The population is very transient, with 46.5% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also very common, at 24.4%.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, though the unemployment rate of 6.2% is a little above the national figure. Many residents work in health care and social assistance.

The overall recorded offence rate is much higher than in most similar areas, with theft being the most common crime. However, the crime rate has fallen by 30.3% over the last five years.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents can also reach health services and schools on foot.