Teringie

The population is notably older than the state and national figures, with 22.7% of residents aged 65 and over. While most residents are married, de facto relationships are much less common here than in similar areas.

Born overseas in 27.7% of cases, residents here have a much higher rate of foreign birth than most similar areas. English, Australian, and Italian are the most common ancestries.

About 20.2% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. However, only 1.1% of the community speak little or no English.

A large portion of the community reports no religion at 43.6%, a figure that is well above the national average.

This is a highly qualified area, with 38.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above both the state and national figures. Year 12 completion is also among the highest for its level at 70.5%.

Incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with the typical family earning $2,580 a week. This is well above the South Australian figure of $1,889.

Residents enjoy better health than those in most similar areas, with lower rates of mental health conditions and fewer people needing help with daily activities.

Community spirit is high, with 20.2% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. There is also a much higher rate of people providing unpaid care and housework compared to most areas.

The First Nations population is small, though typical personal income for this group is well above the state and national figures.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. Families with children make up 60.3% of the community, while those living alone are much less common than in the state average.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 46.1% are owned outright, far above the national figure. Renting is very rare here, occurring in only 8.8% of households.

Most people rely on cars, though 3.6% commute by public transport. While the drive to the city is very short at 13 minutes, there are no public transport stops within the area.

The community is relatively stable, with far fewer people moving house in the last five years compared to the state and national averages.

The workforce is more active than in similar areas, with 63.7% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents are professionals or managers, often working in health or education.

Teringie is a very safe area, with recorded offences and burglary rates that are among the lowest at this level.

The area is mostly car-dependent due to steep terrain and a lack of nearby shops or health services, although almost everyone lives within a 15-minute walk of a park.