Tonsley

Tonsley is noticeably younger than the national figure, with a very low proportion of children and seniors. De facto relationships are well above the state average, and over half of the residents have never been married.

Born overseas, 36.5% of the population hails from abroad, which is far above the South Australian figure. Nepal, India, and England are among the most common birthplaces after Australia.

Reflecting its international makeup, 29.5% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure far above the state average. Mandarin and Arabic are the most common non-English languages.

About 45.2% of residents report no religion, which is well above the national figure. Hinduism is the most common religion after Christianity.

The area is highly qualified, with 37% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. Most residents have completed Year 12, and many work in health or management.

Typical personal and household incomes are around the same as the state average, though the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week is far below the national figure.

While far fewer people have long-term health conditions than in most areas, there is a higher rate of mental health conditions compared to the state and nation.

Unpaid care for children and housework is well below the national figure, consistent with the area's younger population. However, volunteering is well above the national average.

First Nations residents in Tonsley are noticeably younger than those in the state and nation, and their typical household income is well below the national figure.

Homes here are smaller than usual, with 41.4% of people living alone, far above the national figure. This helps explain why there are fewer people per home than in most other areas.

Renting is far more common here than across Australia, while outright home ownership is among the lowest at this level. Detached houses are also far less common than in the rest of the state.

Public transport use is well above the national figure, supported by a very high number of stops. About 10.5% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the state average.

Tonsley is a highly transient area, with 67.8% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also far more common here than in the rest of the state.

More adults are working or looking for work than in most areas, though the unemployment rate is a little above the national figure. Health care and social assistance is the most common industry.

The area has recorded offences among the highest at this level, with property damage and theft being the most common types of crime.

Almost every home is within a short walk of public transport and a park, though very few are within 15 minutes of groceries or health services.