Vale Park

The typical resident is 42, which is noticeably older than the national figure. Seniors make up 21.5% of the population, a figure well above the Australian average, while those in de facto relationships are much less common than in most other areas.

A strong international presence is evident here, with 31.2% of people born overseas—well above the state and national figures. English, Australian, and Italian are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is very high, as 28.1% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is far above the South Australian average. Mandarin and Italian are the most common non-English languages.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in many similar areas, with 47.6% of people identifying as Christians and only 35.9% reporting no religion, which is well below the state figure.

This is a highly qualified community where 39.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. This academic profile is reflected in the 72.3% of residents who completed Year 12.

Incomes are significantly higher than usual, with typical weekly family earnings of $2,391. About 30.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far above the state average.

Residents generally enjoy better health than most, with long-term health conditions affecting 26.5% of people—a figure well below the state average. Mental health conditions are also lower than the national figure.

Community involvement is steady, with 18.8% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. There is also a higher-than-usual number of former Defence Force members living here.

First Nations people make up 0.4% of the population. The typical First Nations resident is 45, far older than the state and national typical age of 24.

Families are the norm here, with 57.8% of homes consisting of couples with children. Consequently, people living alone are much less common than in most other areas.

The area is dominated by large homes, as 85.3% have three or more bedrooms. While 41.4% of homes are owned outright, those with mortgages face typical monthly payments of $2,000, which is well above the state figure.

The suburb is very well connected, with a tiny 8-minute drive to the city and a high number of public transport routes. Public transport use for commuting is also higher than the national average.

Movement into the area is high, with 41.1% of residents having moved house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals also make up a significant 14.9% of the population.

Employment rates are strong, with 63.9% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents are professionals or managers, with a high concentration of jobs in health care and social assistance.

While overall offence rates are around the middle for similar areas, there is a much higher rate of burglary. The crime rate has also risen by 67.2% over the last five years.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, and public transport. However, access to health services is lower than the state average.