State Electorate · Area profile
Davenport
48 km²
A look at daily life in Davenport reveals a suburb of large family homes and a population that is noticeably older than the national figure. The area has grown by 17% since 2011, evolving into a place where over half the residents now report having no religion. It is a well-established community where most people own their homes and the typical family income is slightly above the state average.
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The typical resident is 41, and the area has a growing number of seniors, with those aged 65 and over rising to 19.2% since 2011. It is a largely settled community with a very small Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population of 1.0%.
About 24.6% of people were born overseas, a figure that has remained steady over the last decade. English is the most common ancestry at 45.3%, followed by Australian at 34.9%.
English is the main language for 85.2% of residents. Only 12.3% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
A majority of residents—51.9%—now report having no religion, a figure that has risen by 19 points since 2011. This is far above the national average of 38.9%.
The area is well-qualified, with 61.8% of residents completing Year 12 and 25.2% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Both figures are above the South Australian average.
Typical weekly family incomes are $2,113, which is a little above the state figure. There has been a rise in high earners, with 20.1% of households now earning $3,000 or more a week.
About 31.2% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. Mental health is the most commonly reported condition at 9.7%.
Davenport has a high rate of volunteering at 17.8% and a high proportion of people providing unpaid care for children (30.0%) and other people (13.8%).
Families tend to be larger here, with 2.6 people per home and far fewer people living alone (20.0%) compared to most other areas. Couples with children make up 59.0% of households.
The area is dominated by detached houses (92.9%), with 90.7% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very uncommon here, with only 14.4% of households renting.
Most people rely on cars, as only 2.9% of homes have no motor vehicle. However, public transport access is high, with 232 stops serving the area.
The population is relatively stable, as 31.1% of people moved in the last five years, which is well below the national average of 40.7%.
A higher than average 64.7% of adults are working or looking for work. The most common industries are health care and social assistance (19.4%) and education (10.6%).
The area is somewhat walkable, and nearly every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, about half of the residents are too far to walk to the nearest grocery store.