Suttontown

Suttontown is noticeably younger than the state average, with 21.5% of residents being children under 15. Seniors make up only 12.7% of the population, which is well below both the state and national figures.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 90.9% born here. Only 7.1% of residents were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 94.8% of the population. Only 4% of people use another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.

More than half the population (53.6%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.

The area has a higher number of schools per 1,000 children than most similar areas. While 48.7% of residents completed Year 12, the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is well below the state average.

This is a high-earning area where typical weekly household incomes are $2,330, far above the South Australian figure. About 26.7% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Residents are generally healthier than average, with only 25.7% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the state figure of 31%.

Community involvement is strong, as 23.3% of people volunteer and 15.2% provide unpaid care. A high proportion of the population (34.4%) also cares for children unpaid, consistent with the large number of families in the area.

First Nations residents in Suttontown are far older than those in the state or nation, with a typical age of 32. Their personal and household incomes are also far above the national figures.

Families are the norm here, with 63.3% of households consisting of couples with children. Very few people live alone (8.9%), and homes typically hold 2.9 people, which is higher than most areas.

The landscape is dominated by separate houses, making up 97% of all dwellings. Large homes are standard, with 94.1% having three or more bedrooms, and only 8.5% of the community rents.

Car dependency is absolute, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. No one commutes by public transport, and the typical walk to the nearest stop takes 41 minutes.

The area has seen significant movement, with 37.9% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 24.5% of the population, which is far above the national figure.

Employment is very high, with 78.6% of adults working or looking for work, far exceeding the national average. Work is spread across agriculture, healthcare, and construction.

The recorded offence rate is much higher than most similar areas, with theft being the most common crime. The crime rate has seen a very large increase over the last five years.

Suttontown is highly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 1.7. Most residents live far from basic amenities, with only 15.3% within a 15-minute walk of groceries.