West Croydon

The typical resident is 38, which is noticeably younger than the South Australian average of 41. While children under 15 make up 17.6% of the population, those aged 65 and over are well below the state figure at 15.2%.

Born overseas residents make up 26.4% of the community, which is much higher than most similar areas. English, Australian, Italian, and Greek are the most common ancestries reported.

Language diversity is very high here, with 30.5% of people using another language at home, far above the state figure of 17.8%. This is reflected in the fact that Greek and Italian are the most common non-English languages.

Christianity is the most common affiliation at 46.0%. Those reporting no religion make up 39.4%, which is well below the South Australian figure of 45.8%.

Education levels are much higher than most areas, with 29.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national figure of 26.3%, and 65.6% of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $1,767, which is a little above the state figure. This prosperity is seen in the 24.2% of households earning $3,000 or more per week, a rate higher than most areas.

A long-term health condition affects 27.3% of people, which is well below the state average of 31.0%. However, mental health conditions are reported by 9.4% of residents, which is higher than most areas.

Unpaid care is common, with 14.4% of people providing help, which is a little above the state and national figures. Volunteers make up 15.5% of the community, which is lower than most similar areas.

First Nations residents are generally older than in other areas, with a typical age of 36 compared to 24 statewide. A higher proportion than usual, 16.1%, speak a First Nations language.

Homes here tend to be larger than average, with typically 2.6 people per household. Over 63% of homes are couples with children, which helps explain why the number of people per home is higher than the state average.

Separate houses are very common at 85.6%, far above the national figure. Typical weekly rent is $350, and the usual monthly mortgage payment is $1,733, both of which are higher than in most areas.

Public transport use is among the highest for this level of area, with 6.6% of people commuting this way. It is highly accessible, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop.

About 32.1% of people have moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 11.8% of the population.

The area has a high rate of people working or looking for work at 65.9%, well above the national figure. Professionals make up 28.6% of workers, with many employed in health, education, and public administration.

The total number of recorded offences is much higher than most areas. Theft is the most common crime, and the overall crime rate has risen by 26.5% over the last five years.

West Croydon is very walkable, with a score of 7.7 and 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, and health service. This is far above the South Australian average for most amenities.