Willaston

The community is older than the national figure, with the typical resident aged 42 and over 21% of the population aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up 18.5% of the population, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Australia is the birthplace for 81.7% of residents, though 14.9% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas but well below the state average. English is the most common ancestry at 51.7%.

English is the primary language for 93.1% of the community. Only 3% of people use another language at home, a figure that is far below both the South Australian and national averages.

A majority of residents report having no religion at 54.8%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9% and much higher than in most similar areas.

Educational qualifications are lower than the state average, with only 11.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the national figure at 43.6%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,254, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 8.8% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a rate much lower than most areas.

The area faces significant health challenges, with 38.6% of people living with a long-term health condition, far above the national rate of 27.7%. Mental health conditions are also much more common here than in other areas.

Local participation is high in some areas, with 6% of residents having served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national average. Unpaid care for children is also more common here than in most areas.

There are 79 First Nations people in the area, and they are noticeably younger than the state average with a typical age of 18. Unemployment among this group is 0.0%, which is far below the national rate.

The area has a high number of one-parent families at 23.4%, which is among the highest for its level. Similarly, 32.3% of people live alone, well above the national figure.

Most people live in separate houses, with 82.2% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Typical weekly rent is $300, which is well below the national figure of $375.

Most people drive to work, though the area has a high number of public transport stops and routes compared to similar places. Only 5.4% of the workforce works from home, which is far below the national average.

The area has seen some movement, with 37.3% of residents moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 5.1% of the population, well below the state average.

Full-time employment is at 59.8%, slightly above the state average. However, the unemployment rate of 6.4% is a little above the national figure and much higher than in most similar areas.

The recorded offence rate is higher than most areas, with theft and property damage being the most common issues. Conversely, the rates of burglary and motor vehicle theft are lower than in other areas.

The suburb is somewhat walkable, and almost every home is within a 10-minute walk of public transport or a park. However, it is far below the state average for walking distance to groceries and schools.