Underdale

The community is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical resident aged 38. Children under 15 make up 14.7% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

International roots are very strong here, with 32.7% of people born overseas, well above the national figure of 27.7%. Common ancestries include English, Australian, Italian, Greek, and Chinese.

Language diversity is very high, as 34.5% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is far above the South Australian average. Greek, Italian, Punjabi, and Mandarin are the most common non-English languages.

Residents are more likely to identify with a faith than people across the state, with the proportion of those reporting no religion being well below the national average at 34.6%.

The area is highly qualified, with 32.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the state and national figures. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas at 64.7%.

Typical personal and family incomes are higher than most areas. The typical weekly family income is $2,133, which is a little above the state figure.

Residents are generally healthier than the state average, with only 24.4% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Unpaid care and volunteering are less common here than in most areas. For example, 14.9% of people volunteer, which is a little below the state average.

First Nations residents are far older than those in the rest of the state, with a typical age of 32. However, Year 12 completion for this group is much lower than most areas.

The area has a high proportion of people living alone, at 31.8%, which is well above the national figure. Typical households are smaller than most, with 2.3 people per home.

Renting is much more common here than in most areas, accounting for 36.2% of households. Detached houses are also far less common than the state average.

Public transport is highly accessible, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. This helps explain why 5.9% of people commute by transit, which is among the highest at this level.

Underdale is a highly mobile community, with 43.1% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also much more common here than in the rest of the country.

More adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average. Many residents work as professionals, with health care and education as the top industries.

Recorded offences are much higher than most areas. Theft is the most common crime, making up 43.5% of offences.

The suburb is very walkable, with a score of 7.0. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or grocery store, though access to health services is far below the state average.