Walkley Heights

The community is a mix of ages, with 21.6% of residents aged 65 or over, which is well above the national figure. Children under 15 also make up a higher share of the population than in most similar areas.

Born overseas at a rate of 32%, the population is much more internationally diverse than the state average. English, Australian, and Indian are the most common ancestries reported.

Language diversity is very high, with 29.2% of people using a language other than English at home, far above the South Australian average. Punjabi, Vietnamese, and Hindi are common spoken languages.

Religious residents are more common here than in most similar areas, as the share of people reporting no religion is far below the state figure.

The area is well-educated, with 23% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and a higher rate of Year 12 completion than most similar areas.

Families are generally prosperous, with a typical weekly household income of $1,773 and 20.6% of households earning over $3,000 a week.

A higher share of people need help with daily activities compared to most areas, at 8%. Long-term health conditions affect 30.4% of the population, similar to the state average.

Unpaid care is common, with 30.4% of people caring for children, which is well above the national figure. There is also a higher share of Defence Force veterans than in most areas.

First Nations people make up 0.8% of the population. Those in this group have a typical household income of $2,874, which is far above the state and national figures.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 64.3% of households.

Most people live in separate houses, and 82.7% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common here than in the rest of the state.

Public transport is highly accessible, with 19 stops and 14 routes serving the area. Despite this, 69.5% of people still commute to work by car.

The community is relatively stable, as the share of people who moved in the last five years is lower than in most areas.

The workforce is steady, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, slightly lower than the national average. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or education.

The area is quite safe, with recorded offences per 100,000 people being lower than in most areas and very low rates of motor vehicle theft.

The neighbourhood is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a park. However, only 7.2% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services.