5291, SA

The population has grown to 10,151 people, and the area has a higher proportion of children under 15 than most similar places. While the typical resident is 43, the number of seniors aged 65 and over rose by 5.9 points since 2011.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 7.9% of residents born overseas—a figure far below the national average. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish.

English is the dominant language, as only 2.3% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure. Consequently, very few residents—just 0.4%—speak little or no English.

A large portion of the community reports having no religion, accounting for 47.8% of residents. This is well above the national figure and represents a 19 point increase since 2011.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 11.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the proportion of residents who completed Year 12 rose by 7.3 points since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,861, which is well above the state average. This financial strength is reflected in the 19.9% of households earning over $3,000 a week, a figure that rose 14 points since 2011.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas. Long-term health conditions affect 24.6% of the population, which is well below the national figure, and only 3.6% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, with 19.6% of people participating. A higher-than-average number of residents also provide unpaid care for children or perform significant amounts of housework.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.7 people per dwelling. Families with children make up 60.4% of households, while the proportion of people living alone is much lower than most areas.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, with 97% of dwellings being detached. Home ownership is strong, as 40.2% of homes are owned outright and only 9.9% of households are renting.

Cars are essential here, as 99% of homes own at least one vehicle and only 0.1% of people use public transport to get to work. Just 10.2% of the workforce works from home.

The population is relatively stable, with 28.7% of people having moved in the last five years—a rate well below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals account for 7.5% of the community.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of 2.5%, which is a little below the national figure. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, or in health care and social assistance.

The area ranks very high for access to money and resources, placing it above 90% of similar areas. However, it ranks lower for overall education and job skills.

While recorded offences per 100,000 are higher than in most areas, the rates of burglary and motor vehicle theft are much lower than usual.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.1. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport.