Greenock

The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than the rest of the state and nation. However, the population of seniors is much lower than most similar areas, and there is a higher proportion of children under 15 than usual.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 10.5%, which is far below the national figure. English, Australian, and German are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 89.9% of the community. Only 1.1% of people use another language at home, which is among the lowest levels for its level and far below the state and national figures.

Religious affiliation is split almost evenly between Christianity (44.7%) and no religion (43.8%). The number of people reporting no religion has risen 18 points since 2011.

The area is better qualified than most similar places, with 49.7% of adults completing Year 12. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 17.2%, which is well below the state and national averages.

Incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with typical weekly household earnings of $1,891. This is well above the South Australian figure, and the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen 15 points since 2011.

The community is in good health, with much lower rates of long-term health conditions and daily activity needs than most similar areas. Only 3.3% of residents need help with daily tasks.

Volunteering is far more common here than across Australia, with 24.3% of people pitching in. Unpaid care for children and housework is also higher than the national average.

Families are common here, with 61.1% of households being couples with children. This helps explain why homes are larger, with an average of 2.7 people per home.

The area is dominated by detached houses (96.3%), and 88% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare, with only 8.0% of households renting, far below the state and national figures.

Car use is the primary way people get around, as only 1.2% of homes have no motor vehicle. Most households have two or more cars, and 9.2% of people work from home.

The community is very stable, with only 22.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national rate. Recent overseas arrivals have also fallen to 2.7% since 2011.

More adults are working or looking for work (65.6%) than in most similar areas. The workforce is concentrated in manufacturing, health care, and education, with a low unemployment rate of 3.3%.

The area is mostly car-dependent, as it is far below the state average for walkability. While many homes are near a school or public transport, there are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.