Stepney

The community is slightly younger than the state average, with a typical resident aged 39. It is also more likely to feature couples in de facto relationships, a figure that is well above the national average.

Overseas birthplaces are common here, with 20.4% of people born outside Australia, though this is still well below the national figure. English and Australian ancestries are the most prominent.

About 17.5% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than most similar areas. However, very few people—just 1.3%—report speaking little or no English.

A large majority of residents report no religion at 60.3%, a figure far above both the South Australian and national averages.

This is a highly qualified area where 47.3% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, far exceeding the state average of 22.7%. School completion is also very high, with 75.4% finishing Year 12.

Wealth is high in Stepney, with typical family incomes reaching $2,808 a week, well above the national figure of $2,120. Nearly 30% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents generally have fewer long-term health conditions than most areas, at 26.5%. Mental health conditions are reported by 9.2% of the population, which is about the same as the national figure.

Volunteer rates are 17.0%, which is slightly above the national figure. Around 12.4% of people provide unpaid care, placing the area in the middle for its level.

The First Nations community is small, consisting of six people. For this group, the typical personal income is $1,187, which is far above the state and national figures.

Homes here are smaller than usual, with just 2.1 people per home. This is consistent with a high number of people living alone, which is far above the national average.

Rental properties are much more common here than in most areas, at 35.6%. Small homes dominate, with very few three-bedroom houses compared to the state average, and typical monthly mortgage payments are well above the state figure.

Public transport is a major feature, with 7.43 stops per 1,000 people and a very short 5-minute walk to the nearest stop. About 10.8% of homes have no car, which is well above the national figure.

The population is quite transient, with 44.1% of people moving in the last five years. This is partly explained by the high number of recent overseas arrivals, at 24.5%.

The workforce is highly active, with 69.2% of adults working or looking for work, well above the national figure. Many residents work as professionals or managers in health, education, and technical fields.

Recorded offences are much higher than in most similar areas, with theft and burglary being the most frequent issues. However, the crime rate has fallen by 51.9% over the last five years.

Stepney is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.4. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks, and schools.