Woodville West

The community is much younger than the state and national figures, with a typical age of 35 and far fewer seniors than most areas. Children under 15 make up 17.6% of the population, which is about the same as the national figure.

International roots are strong here, as 29.7% of people were born overseas, a figure well above the South Australian average. The most common ancestries are English and Australian, followed by a significant Italian community at 12.6%.

Language diversity is very high, with 28.9% of residents using a language other than English at home, far exceeding the state average. This diversity is reflected in the use of Italian, Punjabi, Greek, and Vietnamese.

Religious affiliation is higher than in most similar areas, with 47.0% of people identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 36.5% of the population, which is well below the state figure.

This is a well-qualified area where 64.6% of residents completed Year 12, far above the state average. A high 27.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Typical weekly family income is $2,121, which is a little above the state figure. While personal incomes are generally higher than most areas, only 8.2% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, which is well below the national figure.

Long-term health conditions are less common here than in most areas, affecting 26.9% of people. However, 5.8% of residents need help with daily activities, which is higher than most similar areas.

Community involvement is mixed; while 27.2% of people provide unpaid childcare, the rate of volunteering at 12.1% is much lower than in most areas and well below the state average.

The First Nations community is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 21. Education levels are far above the state and national figures, with 53.3% completing Year 12.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 15.6% of households. People living alone also make up a higher proportion of the community at 29.4%.

Renting is very common, with 35.5% of households renting, well above the state average. Home ownership is lower than usual, with only 22.3% of homes owned outright.

Public transport use is much higher than most areas, and 7.0% of homes have no car. This is supported by a high number of public transport stops and a very short 12-minute drive to the city.

The area is highly transitional, with 50.2% of people moving in the last five years, far above the state average. Recent overseas arrivals also make up a significant 17.5% of the population.

Employment rates are strong, with 69.0% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the state figure. Full-time employment at 61.1% is also higher than in most similar areas.

Theft is more common here than in most areas, but the overall crime rate has fallen by 54.5% over the last five years, one of the biggest drops for any similar area.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, and public transport. This makes it far more walkable than the state average, with a score of 6.7.