5267, SA

The population is slightly older than the national figure, with 19.1% aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up 19.2% of the community, which is higher than most similar areas.

This is a very traditional area with few overseas-born residents at 6.8%, far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most people claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the primary language, with only 2.4% of people using another tongue at home. This is far below the national average, and very few people speak little or no English.

A large portion of the community reports no religion at 45.2%, a figure that has risen by 20 points since 2011. This is well above the national figure.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 12% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,412, which is a little below the national figure. Only 9.3% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is much lower than most areas.

Residents enjoy better health than most, with long-term health conditions affecting 24.8% of people, well below the state figure. Mental health conditions are also much lower than in most areas.

Volunteering is exceptionally high at 34.5%, far above the national average. However, only 8.9% of people provide unpaid care, which is much lower than most similar areas.

The area has a low number of one-parent families at 8.6%, well below the national figure. About 28.7% of people live alone.

Housing is dominated by detached houses at 97.5%, with 85.7% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Rents and mortgage payments are much lower than the state and national figures.

The community is almost entirely reliant on cars, as 0% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have two or more vehicles.

While 33.5% of people moved in the last five years, the area has seen a surge in recent overseas arrivals, which rose 12 points since 2011 to reach 27.5%.

Employment is strong, with 66.3% of adults working or looking for work and a very low unemployment rate of 1.7%. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries.

The area sits around the middle for overall advantage compared to similar regions, with a score of 5 out of 10.

Theft is the most common offence, though rates for assault and burglary are much lower than in most areas. Recorded offences per 100,000 are higher than most areas.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 3.1. Many homes are far from groceries, health services, and schools.