Elliston

The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than both the state and national figures. However, children under 15 make up 20.6% of the population, which is well above the state average and has risen since 2011.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 6.4% of people born overseas—a figure far below the national average. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the dominant language, with only 1.5% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure, and no one in the area reports speaking little or no English.

About 40% of residents report having no religion, a figure that rose by 17 points since 2011. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 48.6%.

Qualifications are lower than most areas, with only 11.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the rate of Year 12 completion has risen to 40.5% since 2011.

Incomes are much lower than the national average, with a typical household earning $1,135 a week. Only 7.4% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, though this is up from 3.1% in 2011.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 30.9% of people, which is well above the national figure. About 4.8% of residents need help with daily activities, which is a little below the state average.

Volunteering is exceptionally common here, with 36.9% of people helping out, far above the national average. Unpaid care and housework are also more frequent than in most other areas.

There are 39 First Nations people in the area, and the typical person is much younger than the national figure at 18. No one in the community reports speaking a First Nations language.

A large number of people live alone—33.9%, which is well above the national average. Family homes typically house 2.3 people, a figure that has remained steady since 2011.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 52.6% of homes owned outright—far above the national figure. Typical weekly rent is very low at $150, which is far below the national average.

Cars are essential here, as 0% of people commute by public transport and almost every home has a vehicle. Interestingly, 22.6% of people work from home, which is far above the state average.

The population is very stable, with only 25.1% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the primary industry, employing 47.2% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is a little below the national figure.

The area has a high score for education and job skills relative to other similar areas. However, overall access to money and resources is lower than in 60% of comparable regions.

The area receives an average annual rainfall of 389mm, which is far above the South Australian average. Typical maximum temperatures are slightly lower than the state figure.

The town is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.1, far below the state average. Only 24.1% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of basic amenities.