5280, SA

The area is far older than most, with a typical age of 50 and a high proportion of seniors, who make up 26.3% of the population. This is well above the national figure and reflects a trend of the population aging by 7 years since 2011.

The community is predominantly Australian and English in ancestry, with 83.3% of residents born in Australia. This is far below the national and state figures for overseas birthplaces.

English is the primary language for 90.5% of the population. Only 3% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

A majority of residents report no religion, at 53.2%. This is far above the national average and has risen by 21 points since 2011.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 35.3% of people completing Year 12. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 8.7%, which is far below the national figure.

Incomes are well below the national average, with a typical family earning $1,496 a week. Only 9.3% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is much lower than in most other areas.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 35.9% of people living with a long-term health condition. Those needing help with daily activities have also risen to 8.0%.

Volunteering is high at 21.7%, well above the national figure, although this has fallen since 2011. More people provide unpaid care (14.0%) and perform heavy housework than is typical for similar areas.

Many residents live alone, accounting for 33.3% of households, which is well above the national figure. This helps explain why there are fewer people per home (2.2) than in most other areas.

Housing is dominated by detached houses, with 89.8% of all dwellings. A high 44.2% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure, and typical weekly rents are much lower at $175.

The area is almost entirely dependent on cars, with 0% of people using public transport to commute. Working from home is also much less common here than across Australia.

The community is relatively stable, with 30.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals are also fewer than usual.

Working life is less common here, with only 51.7% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, as well as health care.

The area scores very low for overall advantage and job skills compared to other regions, placing it among the lowest 10% to 20% of similar areas.

Recorded offences are higher than most areas, though the crime rate has fallen by 23.3% over the last five years. Property damage and assault are the most common types of offence.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 3.1. This is reflected in the fact that only 16.6% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.