5279, SA

The area is noticeably older than most, with 24.6% of people aged 65 or over, a figure well above the national average. While the population grew by about 180 people since 2011, the proportion of children under 15 fell by 6.0 percentage points over the same period.

People born overseas make up 9.9% of the community, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, accounting for 42.9% and 37.5% respectively.

English is the dominant language, with 85.3% of people using it only. Only 2.3% of residents use another language at home, which is far below both the state and national averages.

A majority of residents (53.7%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average. This trend has grown since 2011, rising by 13 percentage points.

Education levels are among the lowest for similar areas, with only 6.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, there has been a rise in school completion, with 30.1% of residents finishing Year 12 compared to 15.5% in 2011.

Incomes are well below the national figure, with a typical family earning $1,431 a week. Only 9.2% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, though this is an increase from 0.0% in 2011.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 35.4% of people. Arthritis and asthma are the most reported conditions, though the proportion of people needing help with daily activities has fallen since 2011.

Community spirit is evident in the 21.4% of residents who volunteer, which is well above the national average. Unpaid care is also common, with 14.5% of people providing care and 28.8% doing more than 15 hours of housework weekly.

Most homes are occupied by couples, with 50.2% having children and 36.2% without. About 26.6% of people live alone, and the typical home holds 2.3 people.

Every single home in the area is a separate house. Home ownership is very high, with 45.4% of homes owned outright, far above the national average, and typical weekly rents are much lower than usual at $150.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 41.3% owning two and 14.6% owning four or more.

The community is very stable, with only 25.1% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the primary industry for 36.3% of workers. Only 48.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national average of 61.1%.

The area ranks among the lowest for overall advantage, scoring 883 against a national average of 1000. It is particularly low in education and job skills, which are ranked 1 out of 10.

Crime rates for burglary and property damage are much lower than in most areas. Recorded offences per 100,000 people are around the middle for similar areas, and the overall crime rate fell by 56.3% over five years.

The area is heavily car-dependent with a very low walkability score of 1.2. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport.