Wayville

The typical resident is 38, making the area noticeably younger than the state average. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most areas, and about 13.6% of the population are children, which is well below the national figure.

Wayville has a strong international feel, with 28.1% of people born overseas, a figure well above the South Australian average. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, though India and China are among the top birthplaces.

About 22% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is well above the state average. Mandarin, Greek, and Hindi are the most spoken non-English languages.

More than half of the community—52.7%—report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 34.1%.

This is an exceptionally qualified area, with 49.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. Most residents have completed Year 12, and many hold postgraduate qualifications.

Wealth is significantly higher here than in most areas, with 28.9% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. This is far above the state average, and typical personal weekly incomes are also well above the national figure.

While long-term health conditions are about the same as the national average, mental health conditions are more common here. Additionally, 7.9% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national figure.

Volunteering is common, with 20% of residents helping out, well above the national figure. However, rates of unpaid childcare and housework are well below both the state and national averages.

First Nations people make up a small part of the population. Those who do live here are noticeably older than the state average, and their personal incomes are far above the national figure.

Homes are generally smaller, with a typical size of 2.3 people. About 28.5% of people live alone, and 32.9% of families are couples without children.

Renting is very common, with 45.5% of households renting—far above the national average. This is consistent with the high number of flats and apartments, and typical monthly mortgage payments are well above the state average.

Public transport use is very high, with 10.8% of people commuting this way, well above the state average. This is supported by a high number of transport stops and a very short drive time to the city.

The community is highly transient, as over half of the population moved house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also among the highest for this level, at 28.5%.

A high percentage of adults are working or looking for work, well above the national figure. Many are professionals, with a strong presence in health care, social assistance, and technical services.

The area has a high crime rate, with recorded offences among the highest for this level. Theft is the most common offence, and the crime rate has risen sharply over the last five years.

Wayville is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.5, far above the state average. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, groceries, and health services.