Stirling North

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 16.9% of the population, which is far above the South Australian figure of 2.4%. The community is notably young, with a typical age of 35 and a proportion of seniors that is well below the national average.

The area is predominantly Australian born, with 88.3% born here and only 5.4% born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Most people identify as having Australian or English ancestry.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 1.7% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Many residents report no religion, at 45.9%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9% and about the same as the state average.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 29.6% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national average of 58.8%. Only 7.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical incomes are strong, with a typical personal weekly income of $925, which is well above the state figure of $734. Household incomes are also higher than most similar areas.

Residents are generally healthier than average, with a long-term health condition rate of 22.6%, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. Those needing help with daily activities are also fewer than in most areas.

Participation in volunteering is much lower than most areas at 12.1%. This is also seen in unpaid care, with only 8.7% of people providing such support, well below the national figure.

The First Nations community is significant here, with a typical personal income of $793 that is well above the national figure. However, Year 12 completion is among the lowest at this level at 17.1%.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 15.8% of households.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 97.7% of dwellings. A huge 90.2% of homes have three or more bedrooms, far above the national average of 73.8%.

Car use is essential, as 70.8% of people drive to work and only 0.4% use public transport. While there are many bus stops, the typical walk to one takes 25 minutes.

The population is very stable, with only 22.5% moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals are also rare at 3.3%.

Full-time employment is high at 61.0%, though the overall percentage of adults working or looking for work is much lower than most areas. Many work in public administration, health, or retail.

The rate of assault and related offences is much higher than most areas. While theft is much lower than usual, the overall crime rate has risen by 9.2% over the last five years.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with almost no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services. This explains the low walkability score of 3.1.