Surrey Downs

The typical resident is 38, making the area noticeably younger than the South Australian average. Children under 15 make up 19.2% of the population, which is higher than most other areas.

People born overseas make up 18.8% of the community, which is much higher than in most similar areas, though still well below the state and national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 90% of residents. While the 6.9% who use another language at home is higher than in most similar areas, it is far below the state and national averages.

A majority of the community has no religion, at 54.7%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9% and well above the state average.

The area has a high number of schools within 3 km and a high average school advantage score. However, the 15.3% of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is well below the state average.

Typical personal income is $828 per week, which is a little above both the state and national figures. Most households earn between $650 and $2,999 weekly.

A higher than average 33.3% of people have a long-term health condition, with mental health and arthritis being the most common. About 10.7% of residents have a mental health condition.

Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 32.9% of people providing this care, a figure well above the national average. However, the volunteering rate is lower than in most areas.

The First Nations community is well-educated, with 84.6% completing Year 12, far above the state and national averages. Personal income for First Nations people is also higher than in most similar areas.

Couples with children make up 57.2% of households. One-parent families are much more common here than in most other areas, at 16.7%.

The area is dominated by large homes, with 93.5% having three or more bedrooms and 95.9% being separate houses. This explains why the area is far above the state average for larger homes.

Public transport is highly accessible, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. Despite this, 66.2% of people still drive themselves to work.

The population is relatively stable, with 28.9% moving in the last five years, which is well below the state average. Recent overseas arrivals are also far below national levels.

A higher proportion of adults are working or looking for work compared to the rest of the state. Many residents work in health care, construction, and retail.

The overall recorded offence rate is higher than most areas, with theft and assault being the most frequent. However, the burglary rate is lower than in most areas.

Surrey Downs is very walkable, with a score of 7.4. Every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park and within 10 minutes of public transport.