Westbourne Park

The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 24.1% of the population, which is well above the South Australian average.

About 20.0% of residents were born overseas, a figure much higher than most similar areas, though this remains well below the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

Around 15.7% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. However, only 1.4% speak little or no English, a figure below the state and national levels.

No religion is common here, reported by 45.6% of residents, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the other primary affiliation at 46.3%.

This is a highly educated community where 41.0% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. Year 12 completion is also among the highest at this level at 70.8%.

Wealth is a striking feature, with a typical family income of $2,831 per week, well above the national figure of $2,120. About 34.0% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far above the state average.

People needing help with daily activities make up 9.9% of the population, which is well above the national figure. Long-term health conditions are reported at 30.5%, about the same as the state average.

Volunteerism is strong here, with 21.0% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. Unpaid care for children is also higher than most areas at 29.5%.

There are 5 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Their typical personal income of $1,024 is far above both the state and national figures.

Families with children are common, making up 67.5% of households. Homes are slightly larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home.

Home ownership is high, with 41.3% of houses owned outright, far above the national figure. However, typical monthly mortgage payments are well above the state average at $2,167.

Public transport use is high for the area, with 7.1% commuting by transit, well above the national figure. The suburb is very well connected, with a 7-minute drive to the city.

The area has seen significant movement, with 18.4% of residents arriving recently from overseas, which is well above the state and national figures.

The workforce is heavily concentrated in professional roles, with 35.4% of workers as professionals. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is a little below the national figure.

Westbourne Park is very safe, with recorded offences per 100,000 people being much lower than most areas. The crime rate also fell by 46.6% over five years.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.1. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and public transport.