Unley

The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. Children under 15 make up 15% of the population, which is well below the Australian average.

People born overseas make up 27.5% of the population, a figure well above the state average. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

About 21.5% of residents use another language at home, which is much higher than most similar areas. Greek and Mandarin are the most common non-English languages spoken.

More than half of the population—51.9%—report having no religion, a figure far above the national average.

Education levels are exceptionally high, with 49.8% of adults holding a university degree and 76.6% completing Year 12, both of which are far above state and national figures.

This is a wealthy area where typical weekly family income is $2,840, well above the state figure. About 32% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much higher than most areas.

Residents are generally healthier than average, with only 3.6% needing help with daily activities, a figure well below the state average.

Volunteering is common here, with 20.8% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. However, the proportion of people doing over 15 hours of unpaid housework is much lower than most areas.

There are 23 First Nations people in the area. Typical personal income for this group is $866 per week, which is far above the state and national figures.

The area has a high proportion of people living alone at 32.8%, which is well above the national average. This is consistent with the lower-than-average number of people per home.

Renters are common here, making up 35.6% of households, which is well above the state average. Detached houses are far less common than in most other areas, and typical weekly rents are a little above the state figure.

Public transport use is among the highest for its level, with 6.4% of people commuting this way. The area is well served by 20 public transport stops and 14 different routes.

The community is quite mobile, with 41.7% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 22% of the population, which is well above the national average.

The workforce is highly active, with 66.9% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents work as professionals or managers, particularly in health care and technical services.

The area has a much higher rate of theft, robbery, and property damage than most similar areas. Recorded offences per 100,000 people are also much higher than typical.

Unley is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.0, and every single home is within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, groceries, and health services.