5166, SA

The typical resident is 44, which is older than the national figure. This trend is clear as the proportion of people aged 65 and over rose by 8.5 points since 2011 to reach 24.3%. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 4.2% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas.

English and Australian ancestries are most common here. About 19.1% of people were born overseas, though this is well below the national figure of 27.7% and has fallen slightly since 2011.

English is the primary language for 90.7% of the community. Only 4.7% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the South Australian average of 17.8%.

A large majority of residents—60.7%—report having no religion. This is among the highest proportions for this level and has risen by 21 points since 2011.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 9.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. While 38.6% of residents completed Year 12, this is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Weekly household incomes are much lower than most areas, with a typical figure of $1,367. Only 6.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, placing this area among the lowest for income in its group.

Health challenges are common here, as 41.8% of people have a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure, and the area also has some of the highest rates of mental health conditions at 13.8%.

Volunteering is much lower than most areas, falling to 10.5% since 2011. However, 13.1% of people provide some form of unpaid care, which is about the same as the state average.

The area has a high rate of one-parent families at 24.3%, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Additionally, 33.1% of people live alone, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Separate houses dominate the landscape, making up 93.5% of all homes. Most of these are large, with 85.9% having three or more bedrooms, and the typical weekly rent of $300 is well below the national figure.

The area is well served by public transport, with 15 stops and a very short 3-minute walk to the nearest one. Despite this, 67.1% of workers still rely on driving a car to get to work.

Movement into the area is relatively stable, with 32.7% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas account for 5.1% of the population, which is well below the national average.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than in other areas, at 52.0%. The unemployment rate is 8.9%, which is well above both the state and national figures.

This community sits among the most disadvantaged areas, scoring 1 out of 10 for overall advantage. This reflects the combined impact of lower education levels and lower income resources.

The area has a much higher recorded offence rate than most, particularly for assault and property damage. However, the burglary rate is much lower than in other similar areas.

The area is very walkable, with 99.6% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Almost every resident can reach a park or grocery store within 15 minutes, though there are no health services within that same distance.