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5260, SA
285 km²
Far older than most of the state, postcode 5260 is a community where the typical resident is 49. This area is defined by a high number of seniors and people living alone, with more than a quarter of the population aged 65 or over. It is a predominantly Australian-born community with very few overseas arrivals, making it much less culturally diverse than the national average. The area is largely residential with a slow pace of movement, as few people have moved in recently.
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Seniors make up 26.6% of the population, a figure well above the national average. This age gap is reflected in the low number of children under 15, which has fallen further since 2011.
The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 81.4% born here and only 6.7% born overseas, a figure far below the national average.
English is the primary language for almost everyone, as only 1.9% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.
Nearly half of the community (49.2%) report no religion, a figure far above the national average that has risen sharply since 2011.
Education levels are among the lowest in the region, with only 3.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree and just 27.3% completing Year 12.
Household incomes are very low; the typical household earns $912 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.
Health challenges are common here, with 40% of people living with a long-term health condition and nearly 10% needing help with daily activities.
The area has a strong tradition of volunteering, with 19.6% of people pitching in, though the number of people caring for children has fallen significantly.
Living arrangements vary, with 35.8% of people living alone and a high proportion of one-parent families (21.7%) compared to most areas.
Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 41% of these are owned outright, which is far above the national average.
Cars are essential for the 63-minute average drive to the city, as only 1.1% of residents use public transport for their commute.
The population is very stable, with only 29% of people moving in the last five years, well below the national figure.
Only 45.5% of adults are working or looking for work, and the unemployment rate is 8.3%, which is higher than most areas.
The area ranks among the most disadvantaged in the country across all measures, including access to money and job skills.
The recorded offence rate is much higher than most areas, with theft and assault being the most common types of crime.
While the area is somewhat walkable and has good access to health services, public transport stops are far fewer than in the rest of the state.
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