West Richmond

The community is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical resident aged 37. Seniors make up only 12.8% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

A high proportion of residents were born overseas, with 35.6% coming from abroad—far above the South Australian average. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and Indian.

The area is linguistically diverse, with 37.6% of people using a language other than English at home, far above the national figure. Punjabi and Greek are among the most common non-English languages.

Religious affiliation is higher here than in most similar areas, with 40.5% of people identifying as Christians. Those with no religion make up 35% of the population, which is well below the state average.

West Richmond is well-qualified; 60.3% of residents have completed Year 12, which is well above the state average. A quarter of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Typical weekly household income is $1,506, which is about the same as the state figure. However, the proportion of high earners is lower than most areas, with only 4.4% of people earning $2,000 or more per week.

While 26.7% of people have a long-term health condition—lower than most areas—the rate of people needing help with daily activities is much higher than in most similar spots.

Volunteer rates are much lower than the state average at 9.9%. Similarly, fewer people here provide unpaid housework or childcare compared to the national figures.

There are 28 First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 29, which is noticeably older than the state average. Typical personal income for this group is well above the state and national figures.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, at 17.6%. About 27.1% of households consist of a single person living alone.

Renting is common, with 32.7% of households renting, well above the state average. Homes are typically smaller than elsewhere, and the rate of outright home ownership is much lower than most areas.

The area is very well connected, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Public transport use for commuting is among the highest for similar areas.

The population is quite mobile, as 43.4% of residents moved here in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 16% of the community.

More adults are working or looking for work (63.7%) than in most similar areas. However, the unemployment rate is 6.0%, which is much higher than most other areas.

The recorded offence rate is much higher than most areas, with theft and assault being the most frequent incidents. The crime rate has seen a very large increase over the last five years.

The area is very walkable, with a score of 6.6. Every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park and groceries, and 88.1% are close to health services.