Thebarton

The community is slightly younger than the state average, with a typical age of 39. Children under 15 make up only 13.2% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

The area is quite diverse, with 26.7% of people born overseas. Greek ancestry is particularly prominent here, accounting for 13.9% of the population.

Language diversity is very high, with 27.2% of residents using a language other than English at home—well above the South Australian average of 17.8%.

A majority of residents identify as having no religion (54.3%), which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

The area is exceptionally well-qualified, with 37.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far exceeding the state average of 22.7%.

Typical personal weekly income is $831, which is a little above the state figure. Household incomes are varied, though the typical family earns $2,122 per week.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 11.8% of the population.

Unpaid care for children (19.8%) and housework (17.8%) are both well below the state and national averages.

First Nations residents in Thebarton are far older than those in the rest of the state, with a typical age of 34. Education levels are also very high, with 65.2% completing Year 12.

Many people live alone here (39.9%), and one-parent families are much more common than in most other areas at 19.2%.

Renters make up 47.6% of households, which is far above the state average. Because of this and the urban setting, homes are smaller, with only 54.4% having three or more bedrooms.

Public transport use is very high at 9.7%, supported by a massive 23 stops and 14 routes. This helps explain why 15.7% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The population is very mobile; 42.6% of people moved in the last five years, and 20% are recent arrivals from overseas.

Workforce participation is much higher than most areas, with 67.5% of adults working or looking for work and 60.6% employed full-time.

The area has much higher rates of recorded offences than most similar places, particularly regarding theft and property damage.

Thebarton is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.4. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and public transport.