Urban Centre · Area profile
Myponga
1 km²
Much younger than most similar areas, Myponga is a family-focused community where the typical resident is just 36. It is a place of detached houses and large households, with nearly a quarter of the population being children under 15. The area has seen a significant shift since 2011, with a sharp rise in people reporting no religion and a growing number of overseas-born residents. This creates a distinct local character that is noticeably more youthful and less religious than the state average.
Explore Myponga by topic
The population is notably young, with children under 15 making up 24.2% of the community, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. Meanwhile, the proportion of seniors has fallen sharply since 2011, now sitting at 13.1%.
People born overseas make up 15.3% of the community, a figure that has risen by 10 points since 2011, though this is still far below the national average.
English is the dominant language, with 94.1% of residents using it at home. This means very few people use another language, a rate far below both the state and national figures.
A huge majority of residents—67.5%—report having no religion, which is far above the national average. This reflects a significant trend, as this figure rose by 41 points since 2011.
Educational attainment is lower than most areas, with only 9.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, more people have completed Year 12 compared to 2011.
Typical weekly household income is $1,428, which is a little below the state average. While incomes have risen since 2011, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week remains low at 6.6%.
The community is generally healthy, with fewer people needing help with daily activities than in most similar areas. However, 11.7% of residents report a mental health condition, which is a little above the national figure.
Caregiving is a prominent part of local life, with 35.4% of people providing unpaid childcare, a rate well above the national average. Unpaid care for others is also much higher than in most similar areas.
Homes here tend to be larger, with an average of 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 67.5% of families.
Almost every home here is a separate house, and 82.8% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is rare at 11.3%, which is far below the national average.
Car travel is essential, with 71.8% of workers driving to work and 98% of homes owning at least one vehicle. Public transport is not used for commuting.
About 36.2% of residents moved here in the last five years, which is about the same as the state average. Recent arrivals from overseas have fallen since 2011.
More adults are working or looking for work than in most similar areas, though the unemployment rate of 5.7% is slightly higher than the national figure. Construction is the most common industry.
The area is very walkable, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of health services, schools and groceries. This is far above the state average for accessibility.