Ceduna

First Nations people make up 24.8% of the population, a figure far above the national average. The community is also relatively young, with 20.3% of residents being children under 15, though the number of seniors has risen by 5.8 points since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 7.5% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, each accounting for about 34% of the population.

While 82.9% of people speak only English at home, there has been a rise in the use of other languages, which now stands at 9.1%. Very few residents speak little or no English, at just 0.3%.

The number of people reporting no religion has climbed significantly to 42.8%, up 21 points since 2011. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 43.8%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 35.3% of residents completing Year 12. Only 10.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the state and national figures.

Typical weekly household income is $1,381, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. However, there has been a trend toward higher earnings, with the share of households earning over $3,000 a week rising by 9.4 points since 2011.

Residents report fewer long-term health conditions than most areas, with only 27% affected. Similarly, the rate of people needing help with daily activities is much lower than in most other regions at 3.8%.

Community spirit is evident in the high rate of volunteering, with 23.7% of people pitching in, a figure well above the national average. About 27.3% of people also provide unpaid care for children.

First Nations residents are more likely to speak a traditional language than those in most other areas, at 20.9%. However, they face significant gaps in education, with only 21.6% completing Year 12.

The area has a much higher rate of one-parent families than most regions, at 16.8%. About 29.6% of households consist of a single person living alone.

Separate houses are very common here, making up 92.3% of dwellings. Renting is also much more common than elsewhere, with 37.3% of households renting at a typical weekly cost of $200.

The town is heavily reliant on cars, as only 0.5% of people commute by public transport. This is reflected in the low number of public transport stops and a single available route.

The population is relatively stable, with a much lower share of people moving in the last five years (29.4%) compared to the rest of the country. Recent overseas arrivals have fallen since 2011.

Full-time employment is slightly higher than the national average at 60.7%. The biggest employers are in health care and social assistance, as well as agriculture, forestry and fishing.

The area scores low for overall advantage and access to resources, ranking in the bottom 40% of similar areas. Population growth has remained modest at 2.9% since 2021.

Ceduna receives far more rainfall than the South Australian average, with 293mm annually. Its average maximum temperature of 24.7 degrees is slightly below the state figure.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a low walkability score of 2.6. Only 26.5% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of basic amenities, though there is a high density of parks.