5268, SA

The typical resident is 41 years old, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 20.5% of the population, a figure well above the Australian average.

People born overseas make up 17.6% of the community, which is higher than most similar areas, although this remains far below the national figure. Australian and English are the most common ancestries.

About 14.3% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure that has risen since 2011. This diversity is reflected in the 3.3% of people who speak little or no English, which is much higher than most similar areas.

A large number of residents report having no religion, accounting for 42.2% of the population. This is well above the national figure and has risen by 15 percentage points since 2011.

Formal qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 9.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 39.1% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state and national figures.

The typical weekly personal income is $820, which is a little above the South Australian figure. While typical household incomes are around the middle for its level, only 13.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are less common here than in most areas, with 26% of people reporting one. Mental health conditions are also lower than the state and national figures at 7%.

Volunteering is very common, with 27.3% of people participating—a figure far above the national average. However, the proportion of people providing unpaid care is much lower than most similar areas.

Family life is typical for the region, with 2.4 people per home. Couples with children make up the largest group at 55.3%, while one-parent families are less common than in most areas.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 94% of dwellings. Most homes are large, with 83.6% having three or more bedrooms, and typical weekly rents are far below the national figure at $220.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, as only 0.2% of people commute via public transport. This is consistent with the fact that 67% of workers drive to their jobs.

Movement into the area is high, with 36.5% of residents being recent arrivals from overseas. This is far above both the state and national figures.

Job prospects are very strong, with a low unemployment rate of 1.9% and a high 64.9% of people employed full-time. Manufacturing and agriculture are the primary industries.

The area ranks lower than most for overall advantage, scoring 3 out of 10. This is largely driven by a very low score for education and job skills, which sits at 2 out of 10.

Burglary and motor vehicle theft rates are among the lowest for similar areas. However, the total number of recorded offences per 100,000 people is higher than in most areas.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.5. Many homes are far from basic needs, as only 38.7% of residents are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.