5221, SA

The area is significantly older than the rest of the state, with 40.8% of people aged 65 and over and very few children under 15. While the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is about the same as the state average, there has been a rise in people living in de facto relationships.

English and Australian are the most common ancestries here. About 21.8% of residents were born overseas, a figure that has risen since 2011, although this is still well below the national average.

English is the dominant language, with only 2.7% of people using another tongue at home. This is far below the national figure, and there are no residents who speak little or no English.

The community is more likely to have no religion than most other areas, a figure that rose 10 points since 2011 to reach 53.8%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 31.7%.

Education levels are lower than the state and national averages, with only 40.3% of residents completing Year 12. There are no schools within 3km of the area.

Weekly incomes are among the lowest for its level, with the typical household earning $861, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Very few households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than in the rest of Australia, affecting 39.6% of people. Arthritis is the most reported condition, though the number of people needing help with daily activities has fallen since 2011.

Volunteering is very high at 33.4%, far above the national average. Residents also spend more time on unpaid housework than most, though far fewer people are caring for children compared to the state average.

Many people live alone here—43.5% of households—which is far above the national figure. This contributes to a very low typical number of people per home, at just 1.8.

Homes are almost exclusively separate houses, and 61% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Rent and mortgage payments are also much lower than typical state and national levels.

The area is highly car-dependent, with no one commuting by public transport and a long 156-minute drive to the city. However, 14.8% of the workforce now works from home, an increase since 2011.

About 39% of residents moved here in the last five years, which is a little above the state average. In contrast, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than elsewhere, and the unemployment rate is a little above the national average. Many residents work in accommodation, food, or agriculture.

The area ranks low for overall advantage, with particularly low scores for education and job skills compared to other similar areas.

The recorded crime rate is around the middle for its level, with all reported offences being related to assault. The crime rate fell by 71.4% over the last five years.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools. While there are parks and transport stops nearby, the terrain is steeper than the state average.