5255, SA

Residents are far older than the national average, with 24.6% aged 65 and over, a figure that rose 7.4 points since 2011. While the population grew by 1,622 people since 2011, the share of children under 15 fell slightly to 17.1%.

The area is predominantly Australian and English in ancestry, with 82.6% of people born in Australia. This is far below the national figure of 27.7% for those born overseas.

English is the primary language for 93.1% of the community. Only 2.2% of residents use another language at home, which is far below both the state and national figures.

A majority of residents report no religion at 52.9%, a figure that rose 21 points since 2011. This is well above the South Australian average of 45.8%.

About 14.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national average of 26.3%. However, the share of people completing Year 12 rose 8.1 points since 2011 to reach 47.1%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,364, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. While incomes have risen since 2011, the share of households earning $3,000 or more per week remains lower than most areas at 12.8%.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 33.2% of people living with a long-term condition. This includes a mental health condition rate of 10.9%, which is a little above the national figure.

The community is very active in unpaid work, with 23.7% volunteering—well above the national average of 14.1%. Many residents also provide unpaid care, at a rate much higher than most areas.

Homes here are slightly larger than average, with 2.5 people per household. Couples with children make up 53.2% of families, while 24.5% of people live alone.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 95% of all dwellings. Most homes are spacious, with 85.6% having three or more bedrooms, and 39.8% are owned outright.

Car dependence is high, with 65.9% of people driving to work and only 0.8% using public transport. Most households own multiple vehicles, and 37.1% have two cars.

The area has seen a decline in new arrivals, with recent overseas arrivals falling 6 points since 2011 to 3.9%. About 36% of residents moved house in the last five years.

About 57.4% of adults are working or looking for work, which is lower than the national figure. The most common industries are health care and social assistance, followed by agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

Residents generally have good access to money and resources, scoring higher than 70% of similar areas. However, job skills and education scores are lower than about 60% of other areas.

While the overall offence rate is higher than most areas, there are very low rates of motor vehicle theft and robbery. Property damage and burglary rates are also lower than in most areas.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.7, far below the state average. Only 31.4% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.