State Electorate · Area profile
Playford
17 km²
A far higher proportion of people speak a language other than English in Playford than is typical for South Australia. This is a young, growing community where the typical resident is just 35 and children under 15 make up over 20% of the population. It is a diverse area with many overseas-born residents and a strong presence of families. The neighborhood is very walkable and dominated by large, detached family homes.
Playford has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
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The community is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with a much lower proportion of seniors and a higher number of children. Since 2011, the population has grown by 21%, adding about 7,030 people.
Born overseas, 38.2% of residents come from outside Australia, which is far above the national figure. The most common ancestries are English and Australian, followed by Vietnamese and Indian.
Language diversity is a standout feature, with 40.7% of people using another language at home—far above the state average. This has risen by 19 points since 2011, and 8.7% of people speak little or no English.
People with no religion make up 35.4% of the community, which is well below the national figure. Other significant groups include Christians, Muslims, and Buddhists.
The number of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is well below the national figure at 16.3%, though this has risen since 2011. Year 12 completion is at 52.6%, which is a little below the state average.
Incomes are generally lower than in most areas, with the typical family earning $1,635 a week, which is well below the national figure. Only 4.1% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly.
A slightly higher share of people need help with daily activities compared to most areas. Long-term health conditions are reported at 27.2%, which is well below the state average.
More people provide unpaid childcare here than in most other areas, though the proportion of volunteers is well below the national figure. Unpaid housework is also less common than in the rest of the state.
Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home and a much higher proportion of one-parent families than in most areas. Fewer people live alone compared to the state average.
The area is dominated by separate houses, with 87.6% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Outright home ownership is well below the national figure, while renting is slightly more common than in South Australia.
Most people drive to work, and very few work from home compared to the national figure. Public transport use has fallen since 2011 and sits slightly below the state average.
About 14.7% of residents are recent arrivals from overseas, which is about the same as the national figure. Around 35.1% of the population moved in the last five years.
The unemployment rate is 7.5%, which is a little above the state and national figures. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or retail trade.
The area is very walkable, with 99% of homes within a short walk of public transport or a park. Most residents can also reach groceries and schools within 15 minutes.