5302, SA

The area is far older than the national average, with seniors aged 65 and over making up 24.8% of the population. This aged profile is consistent with the typical resident being 46, which is eight years older than the Australian figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and 38.8% have English ancestry. However, the proportion of people born overseas rose to 13.6% since 2011, though this remains far below the national figure.

English is the main language for 82.1% of people. Those using another language at home rose to 8.2% since 2011, which is still well below the South Australian average.

Half of the community identifies as Christian. Those reporting no religion make up 36.1%, a figure that rose 17 points since 2011 but remains lower than most other areas.

Educational attainment is lower than the national average, with only 11.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the proportion of people who completed Year 12 rose to 40.0% since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,368, which is well below the national figure. High earners are rare here, with only 9.3% of households earning $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in the rest of the country, affecting 32.3% of people. This includes a notable 10.5% who have arthritis.

Volunteering is very common, with 34.8% of people pitching in—a rate far above the national figure. Additionally, 4% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is higher than most areas.

Homes tend to be small, with 2.3 people per house. A higher than average 30.9% of people live alone, while one-parent families are much less common than in most areas.

Housing is dominated by separate houses (96.1%), and 44.7% of homes are owned outright. Costs are much lower than average, with typical weekly rents at just $161.

The community is almost entirely reliant on cars, with 0% of people commuting by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 37.6% owning two.

Recent overseas arrivals make up 34.5% of the population, a figure far above the national average. Conversely, fewer people have moved into the area in the last five years compared to most regions.

Full-time employment is much higher than the national average at 67.4%, and the unemployment rate is very low at 2.9%. Nearly half the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing.

The area sits around the middle for overall advantage, with a score of 975, which is slightly below the national average.

Crime rates are generally low, with assault and property damage being much lower than in most areas. The crime rate also fell by 46.2% over the last five years.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.7. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of public transport or schools compared to the state average.