Welland

The typical resident is 42, which is noticeably older than the national figure. While children under 15 make up only 14.5% of the population, nearly a fifth of the community are seniors aged 65 and over.

People born overseas make up 29.2% of the population, which is well above the state average. Strong Greek and Italian ancestry is evident, with these two groups combined accounting for over 33% of the community.

Language diversity is very high here, as 32% of people use a language other than English at home. This is far above the South Australian average, and it is reflected in the fact that 5.9% of residents speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most similar areas, with 52.4% of people identifying as Christian. Only 34.2% of residents report no religion, which is well below the national figure.

Welland is a highly qualified area where 59% of residents completed Year 12 and a quarter hold a bachelor degree or higher. This is supported by an abundance of nearby schools, with 30 located within 3 km.

Typical weekly household income is $1,467, which is about the same as the state average. However, personal incomes are lower than in most areas, with the typical person earning $676 per week.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 10.3% of the population. Additionally, 6.4% of residents need help with daily activities, a figure higher than most similar areas.

Volunteering is less common here than in most areas, with only 13.4% of people participating. Similarly, the proportion of people doing significant unpaid housework is much lower than in most other areas.

First Nations people make up a small part of the population. However, those identifying as First Nations have a household income of $4,750, which is far above the state and national figures.

One-parent families are more common here than in most areas, making up 13.5% of households. A high number of people live alone, accounting for 28.1% of the community.

Detached houses are much less common here than across the state. Homes tend to be smaller, with 67.3% having three or more bedrooms, which is well below the national average.

The area is exceptionally well-served by transit, with a very high number of bus stops and a short 7-minute drive to the city. This helps explain why 12.1% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the state average.

Recent arrivals from overseas are much more common here than in most areas, with 17.9% of the population arriving recently. Conversely, the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is well below the national average.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, though the unemployment rate of 5.6% is much higher than the typical area. Many residents work in health care, education, or retail.

Welland has some of the highest recorded offence rates at this level, with theft and property damage being the most common. The crime rate has grown by 67.3% over five years, which is much higher than most areas.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.1. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, and grocery store, with almost all homes just 10 minutes from public transport.