Valley View

The typical resident is 39, though the area has a notably high proportion of seniors, with 20.9% aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up 17.5% of the population, which is about the same as the state and national figures.

This is a multicultural area where 31.6% of people were born overseas, a figure well above the national average. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, German, Indian, and Scottish.

Language diversity is very high, with 28.9% of residents using a language other than English at home. This is far above the South Australian figure, and 3.5% of people speak little or no English.

Christianity is the most common faith at 39.3%, while 37.9% of residents report no religion. This is well below the state figure for those with no religious affiliation.

Education levels are generally high, with 55.6% of residents completing Year 12. About 21.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Typical family income is $1,708 a week, which is a little below the state and national figures. Only 5.3% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, a result well below the national average.

Health challenges are more common here than in most similar areas, with 30.7% of people living with a long-term health condition. About 6.5% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteer rates are lower than in most similar areas, at 13.7%. Around 13.4% of the community provides unpaid care, which is slightly above the national figure.

There are 104 First Nations people living here, which is more than in about 87% of similar areas. Their Year 12 completion rate of 39.7% is well above the state average.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.6 people per home and a much higher rate of one-parent families (16.1%) than in most other areas.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 94.6% of homes being detached. Large homes are very common, as 92.2% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms.

Public transport use is high, with 5.8% of people commuting this way. The area is well-served by 35 stops, and 99.9% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of a stop.

Recent overseas arrivals make up 13.6% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas. About 33.2% of residents moved house in the last five years.

The unemployment rate is 6.3%, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Many residents work in health care and social assistance, which is the most common industry at 18.1%.

Theft is the most common offence, and the motor vehicle theft rate is much higher than in most similar areas. Overall, the crime rate fell by 7.7% over the last five years.

Valley View is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of both a park and a school. However, access to health services is far below the state average, with only 24.6% of homes within a 15-minute walk.