Woodville Gardens

The area is much younger than most others, with the typical resident aged 34 and seniors making up only 14.2% of the population. This is well below the South Australian figure of 20.0%.

International roots are very common here, with 52.9% of people born overseas, far above the national figure of 27.7%. Vietnamese, English, and Australian are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is very high, as 62.4% of residents use a language other than English at home. Around 17.0% of the community speaks little or no English, which is far above the national rate of 3.4%.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, with only 28.1% reporting no religion, far below the South Australian figure of 45.8%.

The community is well-qualified, with 56.9% of residents completing Year 12, a little above the state average. About 19.8% hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical incomes are much lower than most areas, with the usual family earning $1,407 a week compared to the state figure of $1,889. Only 8.2% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

While 23.6% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure, a higher-than-usual 8.5% of residents need help with daily activities.

Participation in unpaid work is lower than usual, with only 9.1% of people volunteering, well below the national figure of 14.1%.

First Nations residents face significant challenges, with an unemployment rate of 45.5% and a typical personal income of $374, both far below state and national levels.

Homes are slightly more crowded than usual with 2.6 people per home. One-parent families are much more common here at 21.7% compared to the national figure of 14.1%.

Renting is very common, with 53.2% of households renting, far above the national average of 30.6%. Detached houses are also much less common than in most areas.

Public transport use is very high, with 7.6% of people commuting this way. This is supported by a high number of bus stops and the fact that 15.1% of homes have no car.

The area is quite dynamic, with 45.0% of residents moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also much more common here than in most areas.

Job markets are tough for many, with an unemployment rate of 10.2%, which is among the highest for similar areas and well above the state average.

The area experiences much higher rates of crime than most, particularly regarding theft, property damage, and assault.

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