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Streaky Bay
6,223 km²
Spanning over 6,200 square kilometres of coastal landscape, Streaky Bay is a rural community where a strong agricultural base meets a growing retiree population. The area is notably older than the national average, with the typical resident aged 47 and a high proportion of seniors. This demographic shift is reflected in the local housing market, where nearly half of all homes are owned outright. It is a quiet, stable place with deep roots and a very low rate of recent arrivals from overseas.
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The community is aging, with 24.6% of people aged 65 and over, a figure well above the national average. While the typical age is 47, there are still a fair number of children, with 19.3% of the population under 15.
The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 85.5% of residents born here. Only 5.1% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national figure.
English is the primary language for 90.2% of the community. Only 1.6% of residents use another language at home, among the lowest rates for similar areas.
A large number of residents identify as having no religion, at 47.3%. This figure has risen by 21 points since 2011 and is well above the national average.
Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with 39.0% of residents completing Year 12. Only 11.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure.
Incomes are generally lower than the state and national figures. The typical family earns $1,433 a week, and only 9.9% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.
Health outcomes are slightly better than the national average, with only 26.7% of people reporting a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are also much less common here at 5.6%.
Local participation is very high, with 35.3% of people volunteering, a rate far above the national average. Unpaid housework is also more common here than in most other areas.
First Nations people make up a small part of the population, and their typical age of 34 is far older than the national figure. About 16.7% speak a First Nations language, which is well above the national average.
Household sizes are typical for the region, and 29.1% of people live alone. One-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas.
The housing market is dominated by separate houses, which make up 95.8% of dwellings. Home ownership is very high, with 49.9% of homes owned outright.
Cars are essential here, as only 2.9% of homes have no motor vehicle. Very few people use public transport, though 14.8% of workers do so from home.
The population is very stable, with only 26.2% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national average and has fallen since 2011.
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries, employing 28.6% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is low at 3.5%, which is lower than most other areas.
The area has a moderate level of overall advantage compared to other regions. There are 343 businesses operating across the district.
The region receives an average annual rainfall of 340mm, which is far above the South Australian average. Summer temperatures are slightly cooler than the state average.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with a low walkability score of 2.1. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, or health services.