Torrensville

The typical resident is 37, which is noticeably younger than the South Australian average of 41. There are far fewer children and seniors here than in most other similar areas.

This is a diverse community where 31.8% of people were born overseas, a figure well above the national average. Common ancestries include English, Australian, Greek, and Italian.

Language diversity is very high, with 35.6% of residents using a language other than English at home. This is far above the state figure of 17.8%, and about 5.3% of people speak little or no English.

Religious patterns are around the middle for similar areas, with 43.1% of people identifying as Christian and 41.3% reporting no religion.

The area is highly qualified; 36.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average of 22.7%. Similarly, Year 12 completion is much higher than most other areas.

Typical weekly household incomes are $1,709, which is a little above the state figure. About 21.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a rate higher than most areas.

While 26.3% of people have a long-term health condition—which is well below the state average—about 6.3% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care for children and housework is much lower than in most areas, though 14.9% of people provide some form of unpaid care, which is well above the national figure.

First Nations residents here have an unemployment rate of 0.0%, which is far below the state and national averages. Year 12 completion is also far above the state average at 51.2%.

About 27.8% of people live alone, a rate higher than most areas. Family compositions are varied, with 51.9% of households consisting of couples with children.

Renters make up 36.9% of the population, which is well above the state average. Homes here tend to be smaller, with only 66.5% having three or more bedrooms.

Public transport use is among the highest at this level, and 8.3% of people use it to commute. This is supported by a very high number of nearby bus stops and a short walk to the nearest stop.

The area is very mobile, with 41.2% of people moving house in the last five years. This includes a high number of recent overseas arrivals, at 21.8%.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, at 68.8%, which is well above the national figure. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or retail.

Recorded offences are much higher than in most areas, with the highest rates seen in theft, property damage, and burglary.

Torrensville is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries. Almost every home is also within a short walk of a park, school, and public transport.