Port Adelaide

The community is noticeably older than the state and national averages, with the typical age rising by 8 years since 2011. While children under 15 are much less common than in most areas, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is a little above the state figure at 3.4%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 20.6% of the population, which is well below the national figure. This is a decline from 2011, when over a quarter of the community was born outside Australia.

English is the main language for 83.7% of the area, and those using another language at home have fallen sharply since 2011. The proportion of people who speak little or no English is now 2.2%, which is a little below the national average.

A majority of residents—50.8%—now report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average. This represents a large increase of 24 percentage points since 2011.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 18.4% of the population, which is well below the national figure. However, more people have completed Year 12 than in 2011, with 51.3% now reaching this milestone.

Typical weekly household incomes are around $1,442, which is a little below the national figure. While these incomes are lower than in most similar areas, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen since 2011.

Health challenges are much more common here than in most areas, with 34.4% of people living with a long-term condition. This includes higher-than-average rates of mental health conditions and a larger share of people needing help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is more common here than in most areas, with 13.6% of people providing such support. Additionally, a much higher share of residents have served in the Defence Force compared to the rest of the state.

People are more likely to live alone here than in most areas, with 32.4% of households consisting of one person. One-parent families are also much more common than the national average, which helps explain why the typical home holds only 2.3 people.

Typical weekly rents are $300, which is well below the national figure. The area has fewer three-bedroom homes than most similar areas, and there has been a decline in the number of separate detached houses since 2011.

Public transport use is much higher than in most areas, which is supported by a high number of stops per 1,000 people. About 8.8% of homes have no motor vehicle, a figure that is a little above the national average.

The community is relatively stable, as the share of people who moved in the last five years is much lower than in most similar areas. Recent arrivals from overseas have also fallen significantly since 2011.

Full-time employment is higher than in most areas, though the unemployment rate of 5.8% is slightly above the state average. The most common industries for local workers are health care, public administration, and manufacturing.

This is a very walkable area, with 87% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Residents have much better access to parks, groceries, and schools on foot than the average South Australian.