State Electorate · Area profile
Colton
25 km²
A growing population and rising incomes have transformed Colton since 2011. The typical resident is now 45, making the area noticeably older than most other communities. It is a well-off suburb where many people own their homes outright and hold high qualifications. This blend of professional success and an ageing population creates a stable, established feel within the Greater Adelaide region.
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The community is older than average, with the typical resident aged 45 and seniors making up 22.7% of the population, which is well above the national figure.
English and Australian ancestries are the most common, though Italian heritage is also prominent at 14.4%. About 23.6% of residents were born overseas, which is well below the national figure.
English is the main language for 78.3% of people, and the proportion using another language at home has fallen 4.0 points since 2011 to 18.8%.
Christianity is the most common faith at 54.0%, while the share of people reporting no religion rose 18 points since 2011 to 37.5%.
The area is highly qualified, with 28.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, a figure that rose 11 points since 2011 and sits well above the state average.
Earnings have climbed significantly, with 26.2% of households now earning $3,000 or more a week, up from just 9.3% in 2011.
Most residents are in good health, as 65.8% have no long-term conditions and the rate of mental health conditions is a little below the national figure.
Local residents are active in their community, with 17.0% volunteering and 14.6% providing unpaid care, which is among the highest rates for similar areas.
Family sizes are smaller than usual, and 27.8% of people live alone. One-parent families make up 11.1% of the community, which is well below the national figure.
Home ownership is strong, with 40.8% of homes owned outright—well above the national figure—though typical monthly mortgage payments have risen to $2,000.
Public transport is highly accessible, with a very high number of departures per 1,000 people compared to the state, and 11.7% of the workforce now works from home.
The population is relatively stable, as the 35.3% of people who moved in the last five years is lower than most other areas.
The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of 4.1% which is much lower than most similar areas.
Colton is very walkable, with 99.7% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and 99.9% near a park.