5223, SA

The community is noticeably older than the state and national figures, with the 65 and over group growing by 9 percentage points since 2011. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most similar areas, while the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is slightly below the state average at 1.3%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas birthplaces are far fewer than the national average. English, Australian, Scottish, and Irish ancestries are the most prominent backgrounds in the area.

English is the primary language for 87.2% of the population. Only 4.1% of residents use another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

A majority of residents, 56.4%, report having no religion, which is far above the national figure. This represents a significant shift, as the number of people with no religion rose by 20 percentage points since 2011.

About 44.6% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national average. While those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 16.4% of the population, this figure has risen since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,209, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. This is consistent with a lower proportion of high earners, as only 10.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

The area has a lower rate of people needing help with daily activities than most similar areas. Long-term health conditions are reported at 29.6%, with arthritis and asthma being the most common.

Volunteering is exceptionally high here, with 32.3% of people participating, far above the national average. A larger proportion of residents also spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework compared to most other areas.

People living alone are much more common here than in most areas, making up 33% of households. This contributes to a lower typical home occupancy of 2.2 people, which is slightly below the national figure.

Detached houses are the dominant dwelling type at 94%. Rent is far below the national average at a typical weekly cost of $211, and typical monthly mortgage payments are also much lower than in most areas.

Most people drive to work, and only 0.4% use public transport. While there are more public transport stops per 1,000 people than in most areas, the actual number of departures is far below the state average.

About 33.6% of residents moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. The number of recent arrivals from overseas has fallen since 2011.

Full-time employment is much lower than in most similar areas, but the unemployment rate is also much lower at 3.2%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, or as managers.

The area is rated lower than about 60% of similar areas for overall advantage. Access to money and resources is specifically noted as being below the average for its level.

The recorded offence rate is higher than most areas, though the burglary rate is much lower. Over the last five years, the crime rate fell by 20.6%, a much stronger decrease than in most areas.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.