5238, SA

This is an older community, with the typical resident aged 57 and seniors making up 35.8% of the population, which is far above the national figure. Children under 15 make up only 12.6%, a figure well below both the state and national averages.

The area has a strong connection to its roots, with 80% of people born in Australia. Those born overseas make up 11.4%, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary tongue here, with 90.7% of people using it at home. Only 1.9% of residents use another language, which is far below the national average.

A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion, at 47.4%, which is well above the national figure. This has risen by 23 points since 2011.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 7.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 30.8% completing Year 12, far below the national average.

Typical incomes are among the lowest at this level, with the typical family earning $1,147 a week, which is far below the national figure of $2,120.

Health challenges are more common here, as 40.2% of people have a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure, and those needing help with daily activities are also among the highest at this level.

Residents are more likely to volunteer than people in other areas, with 21.6% doing so. There is also a higher rate of people who served in the Defence Force compared to the rest of the country.

Living arrangements are often small, with only 2.0 people per home. A large proportion of the community—36.7%—live alone, which is far above the national figure.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 50.1% of homes are owned outright, far above the national average. Rent is also lower here, with a typical weekly rent of $215.

Cars are essential as the area is highly car-dependent, with 63.9% of workers driving to work. Public transport is rarely used, with only 0.2% of people commuting by it.

The population is relatively stable, though 34.6% of people moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are much lower than in most other areas.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average. While many work in agriculture and health, the unemployment rate of 6.6% is a little above the national figure.

The area ranks among the lowest for overall advantage and job skills, with an overall advantage score of 872, which is well below the national average.

The recorded offence rate is much higher than in most areas, with assault and related crimes being the most frequent. However, the motor vehicle theft rate is among the lowest at this level.

Walkability is very low, with a score of 1.6. Only 11.9% of homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed, meaning most residents rely on cars for basic needs.