Woodcroft

The typical resident is 42, which is a little older than the South Australian average. While the population is large, the proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is a little below the state and national figures.

People born overseas make up 21.2% of the community, which is much higher than in similar areas, though this is well below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

A higher number of people use another language at home compared to similar areas, though at 8.6% this is far below the national figure. Very few residents speak little or no English.

A majority of residents report no religion at 54.0%, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9% and well above the state figure.

About 52.9% of residents completed Year 12, which is higher than in most similar areas. However, the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the national figure.

Typical weekly household income is $1,664, which is a little above the state figure. The number of households earning $3,000 or more a week is about the same as the South Australian average.

Health challenges are more common here, as 34.0% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. Mental health conditions are also more frequent than in most similar areas.

More people provide unpaid childcare here than in most other areas. While there is a higher rate of Defence Force veterans than usual, there are fewer volunteers than in most similar areas.

First Nations residents are notably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 19. They also earn more than the state and national figures, with a lower unemployment rate of 6.7%.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.6 people per home, which is a little above the state average. Most households consist of couples with children.

Detached houses are very common, and 86.9% of homes have three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure. Renting is far less common here than across the state.

While most people drive to work, this area is well-served by buses and has a very short walk to the nearest stop. However, far fewer people work from home compared to the national average.

The community is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is well below the state and national figures.

More adults are working or looking for work than in most similar areas. The most common industries for local workers are health care, social assistance, and retail.

The overall recorded offence rate is lower than in most areas, with burglary and robbery rates among the lowest. However, the crime rate has grown over the last five years.

The area is very walkable, with a score of 6.1. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, and nearly 95% are within 10 minutes of public transport.