Tea Tree Gully

The population is older than the state and national averages, with 22.7% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up 15.5% of the community, which is lower than most similar areas.

About 20.3% of residents were born overseas, though this is well below the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English and Australian.

English is the main language for 90.8% of the community. While 6.5% of people use another language at home, this is far below the national average of 22.3%.

Nearly half the population (49.3%) reports having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.

The area is well-educated, with 21.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Most residents attended government schools, and 54.6% completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $1,607, which is a little above the South Australian figure. About 19.2% of households earn $3,000 or more a week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.9% of people. Arthritis and mental health are the most reported conditions.

Local residents are active in their community, with a high rate of unpaid childcare (29.5%) and a higher-than-average number of former Defence Force members (4.8%).

There are 38 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income of $612 is a little above the national figure, and Year 12 completion is slightly higher than the national average.

Most homes are family-based, with 56.5% consisting of couples with children. People living alone make up 23.1% of the area, which is well below the state average.

Housing is dominated by separate houses (90%), with 87.2% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, with 40.7% of houses owned outright.

Public transport use is high for the area, supported by a high number of bus stops. However, working from home is much less common here than across Australia.

The community is relatively stable, as 30% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is common for 62.4% of adults. The most typical industries for local workers are health care, construction, and education.

The area is notably safe, with recording offences per 100,000 being lower than most areas. Rates of assault and burglary are both much lower than typical.

The suburb is very walkable, with 95% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and 89.2% within 15 minutes of groceries.