5262, SA

The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than both the state and national figures. While the number of seniors has risen sharply since 2011, there is still a strong presence of children, with 21.4% of the population under 15, which is well above the national figure.

The community is overwhelmingly born in Australia, with only 6.1% of people born overseas, a figure far below the national average. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the primary language here, and only 1.5% of people use another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.

Nearly half the population identifies as Christian, while 37% report no religion. This last figure has risen 15 points since 2011, though it remains lower than in most other areas.

Academic qualifications are lower than the national average, with only 11.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, more people have completed Year 12 since 2011, and many of the local workforce are qualified in agriculture and the environment.

Personal incomes are higher than the state average, with a typical weekly income of $862. Household incomes have also grown, with the typical weekly amount rising $371 since 2011.

Residents here are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with only 0.6% needing help with daily activities and lower rates of long-term health and mental health conditions.

This is a highly engaged community where 33.6% of people volunteer, a figure far above the national average. There are also higher rates of unpaid housework and childcare compared to most areas.

Couples with children make up 59.4% of households. While people living alone have increased since 2011, one-parent families are far less common here than in the rest of the country.

Housing is dominated by detached houses, with 98.3% of homes being separate dwellings. Home ownership is very high, as nearly half of all homes are owned outright, and typical rent and mortgage payments are much lower than the national figures.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no one using public transport to commute and every single home owning at least one vehicle. Interestingly, 25.2% of the workforce works from home, which is far above the state average.

The population is very stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the rest of Australia. However, there has been a rise in recent arrivals from overseas since 2011.

The local economy is centered on agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which employ 46.8% of the workforce. Unemployment is exceptionally low at 1.2%, and more adults are working or looking for work than in most other areas.

The area ranks well in terms of overall advantage and access to resources, placing it above about 70% of similar areas.

Crime levels are generally in line with similar areas, though property damage rates are among the lowest recorded.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport.