St Morris

The typical resident is 40 years old, making the area a little younger than the state average. About 15.9% of the population are children under 15, while those aged 65 and over make up 18.0%.

A quarter of the population was born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas. English, Australian, and Italian are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is high, with 23.7% of people using a language other than English at home. This is well above the South Australian figure, and 3.2% of residents speak little or no English.

Christianity is the most common faith at 45.9%, while 42.5% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average.

This is a highly qualified community where 36.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average. Most residents finished Year 12, and many work in professional roles like management or health.

The area is relatively wealthy, with a typical weekly family income of $2,250. Typical personal and household incomes are both higher than the state figures.

Health trends are around the middle for similar areas, with 27.0% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is well below the South Australian average of 31.0%.

Volunteering is common here, with 19.3% of residents giving their time, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%.

There are 9 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Typical personal income for First Nations residents is $350, which is much lower than in most other areas.

Living arrangements vary, as 31.0% of people live alone, a figure well above the national average. Couples with children make up the largest family group at 62.4%.

Homes here are smaller than usual, with 62.0% having three or more bedrooms, far below the state average. Renting is much more common than in similar areas, and typical monthly mortgage payments are well above the state figure.

The area is very accessible, with an 8-minute drive to the city and 5.1% of people using public transport to commute. About 8.0% of homes do not have a motor vehicle.

The community is quite mobile, with 35.0% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 16.8% of the population, which is higher than most areas.

Most adults are working or looking for work, with 63.2% in the workforce. Many residents are employed as professionals or managers, particularly in health care and social assistance.

While the assault rate is much lower than most areas, the crime rate has risen by 43.2% over the last five years. Motor vehicle theft is much higher than in similar areas.

St Morris is a walker's paradise where 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and public transport.