West Hindmarsh

The area is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 37 and fewer seniors. There is a high proportion of people in de facto relationships, at 17.4%, which is well above the national figure.

Born overseas, 29.7% of residents come from other countries, which is well above the South Australian average. English, Australian, Italian, and Greek are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is very high here, with 29% of people using a language other than English at home, far above the state figure. This means more people speak little or no English compared to most other areas.

About 43.5% of residents report no religion, a figure that is well above the national average but a little below the state average.

This is a highly qualified community, with 34.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average. This is mirrored in school completion, as 68.2% finished Year 12, which is well above the national figure.

Typical weekly family income is $2,127, slightly above the state average. Personal incomes are also higher than most areas, with 11.4% of people earning $2,000 or more per week.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 11% of residents. This is a little above the national average of 8.8%.

Unpaid work is less common here than in other areas, with fewer people caring for children or doing significant housework. Volunteer rates are also a little below the state average.

There are 24 First Nations people in the area, and the typical age is 22, which is a little younger than the state average. No one reported speaking a First Nations language.

The area has a high number of one-parent families at 15.5%, and more people living alone than in most other areas. Typical homes are smaller, with 2.3 people per dwelling.

Renting is very common, with 40.4% of households renting, far above the state average. Consequently, far fewer people own their homes outright compared to most areas, and homes are typically smaller with fewer bedrooms.

Public transport use is among the highest at this level, which is helped by the fact that every home is within a 10-minute walk of a stop. About 10.8% of homes have no car, well above the national average.

The neighborhood is quite mobile, with 37.7% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 20.7% of the population, well above the state average.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas. While full-time employment is well above the state average, the unemployment rate is also higher at 6.1%.

The area experiences a much higher rate of burglary and motor vehicle theft than most other areas. Overall recorded offences are higher than average, though the crime rate has fallen nearly 10% over five years.

Described as a walker's paradise, every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, schools, and parks. The walkability score of 8.2 is well above the state average.