Tennyson

Tennyson is an older community where the typical resident is 55, far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 30.6% of the population, while children under 15 are well below the state average at 8.3%.

People born overseas make up 23.6% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries reported.

Around 14.5% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. English remains the primary language for 82.1% of the community.

Over half the population identifies as Christian, and 37.5% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is well below the South Australian average.

The community is highly qualified, with 29.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure. Most residents completed Year 12, which is a bit higher than the national average.

Incomes are much higher than most areas, with 30.6% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical weekly family income of $2,715 is well above the state average.

About 30.7% of people live with a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the state average. However, the rate of mental health conditions is well below the South Australian figure.

Volunteering is common, with 17.2% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. There is also a slightly higher rate of people providing unpaid care than in most areas.

The First Nations population is small, consisting of 4 people. This group is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 48.

Homes tend to be smaller, with a typical size of 2.2 people, slightly below the state average. Single-person households are a little more common here than across Australia.

Home ownership is strong, with 45.9% of homes owned outright, far above the national average. Detached houses are far less common than in the rest of the state, as 38.4% of residents live in townhouses or semi-detached homes.

Public transport access is excellent, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. While a short drive to the city takes 18 minutes, the typical transit trip is much longer at 83 minutes.

The area is relatively mobile, with 34.3% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 9.7% of the population, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Full-time employment is higher than in most areas at 60.8%. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is a little below the state and national figures.

The rate of assault is much lower than most areas, although the burglary rate is much higher. Overall, recorded offences are around the middle for similar areas.

While everyone lives within a short walk of a park and public transport, the area is far below the state average for access to groceries and health services within 15 minutes.