5220, SA

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 5.2% of the population, which is much higher than most areas. The community is aging quickly, with the typical resident now 43 and the proportion of seniors rising 15 points since 2011.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common. Only 8.4% of residents were born overseas, a figure that is far below the national average and has fallen since 2011.

Most residents speak only English, though 9.0% use another language at home, which is higher than in most similar areas. No one in the community reported speaking little or no English.

The area has a very high proportion of people with no religion at 61.3%, which is far above the national figure and has risen 18 points since 2011.

Education levels are much lower than the state and national averages, with only 6.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is reflected in the fact that only 41.7% of residents completed Year 12.

Household incomes are much lower than most areas, with the typical family earning $1,375 a week. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, placing the area among the lowest in the country for high earners.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with lower rates of long-term health conditions (25.8%) and mental health conditions (5.8%) compared to the state average.

Community spirit is high, with 36.6% of people volunteering, far above the national figure. There is also a strong focus on family, as 30.1% of people provide unpaid child care.

One-parent families make up 26.2% of the community, which is far above the national average. About 28.8% of people live alone, and the typical home holds 2.3 people.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses (94.9%), with typical weekly rents at $200, which is far below the national figure. Home loan payments are also much lower than usual at $880 a month.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, with no one using public transport to get to work and no public transport stops in the area. Most homes have two vehicles.

Residents tend to stay put, as 29.3% moved in the last five years, a rate that is well below the South Australian average.

The local workforce is largely employed in agriculture, construction, and hospitality. While the unemployment rate of 6.6% is a little above the national figure, full-time employment rose 15 points since 2011.

The area faces significant disadvantage, ranking in the bottom 10% for overall advantage, as well as for access to money, resources, and job skills.

While residents can easily walk to parks and groceries, the area is mostly car-dependent with no schools, health services, or public transport within a 15-minute walk.