Virginia

The area is noticeably younger than the rest of Australia, with 22.3% of the population being children under 15. Seniors make up only 13.2%, which is well below the state figure of 20.0%.

People born overseas make up 23.0% of the community, a figure much higher than most similar areas. Italian and Vietnamese ancestries are particularly common, with 11.1% and 9.6% respectively.

Language diversity is high, with 25.8% of residents using a language other than English at home, well above the national figure. This is reflected in the 7.5% who speak little or no English, one of the highest rates at this level.

About 38.8% of residents report having no religion, which is about the same as the national average but well below the South Australian figure of 45.8%.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas; only 11.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national average of 26.3%.

Typical incomes are a little above the state average, with typical households earning $1,762 per week, though only 6.2% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly.

Residents are generally healthier than the state average, as those with long-term health conditions (25.6%) are well below the South Australian figure of 31.0%.

Caregiving is common here, with 31.3% of people providing unpaid child care, though volunteering is much lower than most areas at 8.9%.

First Nations residents have a typical personal income of $762, which is well above the national figure of $540.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per dwelling, which helps explain why only 20.7% of people live alone.

The area is dominated by separate houses, making up 88.2% of homes. Large properties are the norm, with 87.9% of homes having three or more bedrooms.

Car use is essential, as 71.1% of people drive to work and very few (0.4%) use public transport, despite the area having more transit stops than most similar places.

The community is quite mobile, with 40.6% of people having moved house in the last five years, which is well above the state average.

Employment rates are strong, with 63.9% of people working full-time, well above the national figure of 58.9%.

Recorded offences are much higher than in most areas, with particularly high rates of theft and property damage.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average and no health services within a 15-minute walk.