5277, SA

Residents are far older than the national average, and the number of people aged 65 and over has risen to 22.8%. While children under 15 make up 17% of the population, this figure has fallen since 2011.

The area is predominantly Australian-born, with only 8.9% of people born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian, English, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the primary language for 91.1% of the community. Only 2.8% of people use another language at home, which is far lower than the South Australian average of 17.8%.

A significant shift has occurred here, with those reporting no religion rising 22 points since 2011 to reach 49.8%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 10.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the state average at 38.6%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,253, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. However, incomes have risen since 2011, and 9.7% of households now earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 32% of residents. Arthritis is the most reported condition, affecting 11.4% of the population.

Volunteering is a standout feature, with 23.3% of people volunteering, which is well above the national average of 14.1%. About 11.3% of residents also provide unpaid care.

Homes are typically small in size, with only 2.2 people per dwelling. This is partly explained by the high number of people living alone, which stands at 33.3%.

The housing stock is dominated by separate houses (93.6%), and 82.6% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Rent is much lower than the national average, with a typical weekly rent of $190.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as only 0.7% of people commute via public transport. Most homes have at least one vehicle, and only 2.7% have none.

Recent arrivals from overseas have increased to 12.8% since 2011. Meanwhile, the area is more stable than most, with fewer people having moved in the last five years compared to the national average.

Full-time employment is much higher than in most areas at 62.4%. The workforce is heavily concentrated in agriculture, forestry and fishing (28.3%) and manufacturing (16.8%).

The area ranks lower than most for overall advantage, scoring 2 out of 10. This reflects lower levels of education and job skills relative to other regions.

Recorded offences are higher than in most areas, with a total of 2,877 per 100,000 people. Assaults and theft are the most common types of crime.

The region is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.7. Many homes are far from basic needs, with only 23.6% within a 15-minute walk of health services.