Thorngate

The community is older than average, with a typical age of 47. There are far fewer children under 15 here than in most other areas, and only 0.0% of the population identifies as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

The area is quite diverse, with 31.1% of people born overseas, which is well above the state and national figures. Common ancestries include English, Australian, Greek, Italian, and Indian.

About 32.8% of households use a language other than English, a figure far above the national average. This diversity is reflected in the use of Greek, Vietnamese, Hindi, and Italian at home.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in other areas, with 47.2% identifying as Christian and only 28.3% reporting no religion, which is far below the state figure.

Education levels are exceptionally high, with 46.4% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. This is far above the national average, and 76.3% of residents have completed Year 12.

The area is very affluent, with typical weekly family incomes of $3,625, which is far above the South Australian figure of $1,889. Over a third of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents generally report better health than most, with 20.0% having a long-term health condition, which is far below the state average. Mental health conditions are also much lower than typical.

Providing unpaid care is common here, with 21.6% of people doing so, which is well above the national figure. However, only 11.1% of people volunteer, which is much lower than most areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. Couples with children make up 57.5% of families, while very few people live alone.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 90.5% of dwellings being detached. Many are large, with 84.1% having three or more bedrooms, and 44.4% are owned outright.

Public transport is very accessible, with 11.11 stops per 1,000 people. This high availability helps explain why 4.9% of people commute by public transport, which is a little above the national figure.

The area has seen significant movement, with 26.8% of residents being recent arrivals from overseas, which is far above the national average.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, at 68.6%. Many residents work as professionals or managers, with a strong presence in professional and technical roles.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.1. Every home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks, and public transport.