West Lakes Shore

The area is far older than the national figure, with 27.4% of residents aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up 16.4% of the population, which is about the same as the state average.

People born overseas make up 22.4% of the community, which is much higher than most similar areas. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Scottish.

About 14.1% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure much higher than in most similar areas, though still well below the South Australian average.

Over half of the community identifies as Christian, while 39.3% of residents report having no religion, which is about the same as the national figure.

The area is well-qualified, with a much higher share of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher (23.6%) compared to most similar areas.

Incomes are higher than most similar areas, with the typical family earning $2,126 a week, which is a little above the state figure.

About 30% of people have a long-term health condition, and 5.7% need help with daily activities, which is higher than most similar areas.

Unpaid care is common here, as 16.4% of people provide unpaid care and 31.4% care for children, both figures being well above the national average.

First Nations people make up 0.7% of the population. While household income for this group is well above the state average, the typical personal income is much lower than in most similar areas.

Families with children are common, making up 53.2% of households, while 23.1% of people live alone, which is well below the state figure.

Housing is dominated by ownership, with 47.5% of homes owned outright—far above the national figure. Most homes are large, with 83.5% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is very well served by public transport, with 19 stops and a typical one-minute walk to the nearest one, though most people still commute by car.

About 32.4% of residents moved in the last five years, which is well below the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 10.2% of the population.

The workforce is mostly employed full-time (58.6%), with a strong presence of professionals and managers working in health, construction, and retail.

The area has a higher recorded offence rate than most similar areas, driven largely by theft and burglary, though motor vehicle theft is much lower.

This is a very walkable area where every single home is within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park.