5261, SA

The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than the state and national figures. Children under 15 make up 20% of the population, which is much higher than most areas, though this figure has fallen since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 7.5% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 92.5% of the community. Only 3% of people use another language at home, and no one in the area reported speaking little or no English.

More than half of residents (51.9%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and has risen by 28 points since 2011.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 12.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the proportion of people who completed Year 12 rose by 13 points since 2011 to reach 43.7%.

Typical household incomes are well below the state and national figures, with the usual weekly amount being $1,163. Only 8.7% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is much lower than most areas.

This area has some of the lowest rates of people needing help with daily activities. Mental health conditions are also much lower than in most other areas.

Volunteering is very common here, with 33.6% of people helping out, far above the national figure. People are also more likely to do significant unpaid housework or care for children than those in most other areas.

The area is characterised by couples with children and a high number of people living alone. One-parent families are far less common here than in the rest of the state.

Almost all homes are separate houses, and 49.2% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Renting is much less common here, and typical weekly rents are far lower than the national figure.

Cars are essential as no one uses public transport to commute and 31.1% of people work from home. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and the drive time to the city is high at 80 minutes.

The community is very stable, with few people moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 53.7% of the workforce. More people are working or looking for work here than in most other areas, and full-time employment is well above the national figure.

The area is moderately advantaged, ranking higher than about 60% of similar areas for overall advantage and job skills.

Recorded offences are much higher than in most areas, with particularly high rates of assault, burglary, and motor vehicle theft.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. No one lives within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.