5254, SA

The population has grown by 11% since 2011 to reach 2,502 people. It is an aging community, with seniors aged 65 and over making up 18.2% of the population, a figure that has risen by 5.9 percentage points over the last decade.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 9.3% of the population, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, with 91.9% of people using it only. Very few people use another language at home, at 2.1%, which is far below both the state and national figures.

A majority of residents report no religion, at 56.5%. This is far above the national figure and represents a significant increase of 21 percentage points since 2011.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 11.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the proportion of people who completed Year 12 rose by 8.9 percentage points since 2011 to reach 41.7%.

Typical weekly household incomes are $1,369, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. While income has risen since 2011, the area still has fewer high earners than most other regions.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 30.9% of people, which is well above the national average. Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 9.4% of the population.

Residents are highly active in their community, with 22.6% volunteering and 14.0% providing unpaid care. This is higher than most areas, and a notable 4.1% of the population have served in the Defence Force.

Families with children are common, making up 55.0% of households. This helps explain why people per home is 2.5, which is higher than in most areas.

Almost all residents live in separate houses, and 40.3% own their home outright, well above the national figure. Renting is very uncommon here, at just 9.6%, and typical weekly rents are $250.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 65.7% of workers driving to work. Very few people use public transport for commuting, and it takes a typical resident 47 minutes to drive to the city.

The population is relatively stable, as only 28.3% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas rose to 4.3% by 2021.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, at 62.6%. The workforce is concentrated in agriculture, health care, and construction, with managers being the most common occupation.

The area has a moderate level of access to money and resources, ranking higher than 70% of similar areas. However, it ranks lower for overall advantage and job skills.

The recorded offence rate is higher than in most areas, and the crime rate has increased by 11.5% over the last five years. Theft is the most common offence reported.

The area is very car-dependent with a low walkability score of 1.3. Most residents live far from essential services, with 0% of homes within a 15-minute walk of health services.