5303, SA

Families with children are common here, as those under 15 make up 22% of the population, which is well above the national figure. Seniors are much less common than in most areas, with only 10.1% of residents aged 65 and over.

Overseas birth rates rose significantly since 2011 to 24.5%, which is much higher than most similar areas. South Africa is a common place of birth for 12.6% of the population.

The number of people using a language other than English at home rose 12 points since 2011 to 16.4%. Despite this increase, those who speak little or no English fell slightly to 1.9%.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, with 54.1% identifying as Christian. Only 30.2% of residents report no religion, which is far below the South Australian figure.

Academic qualifications are lower than in most areas; only 11.7% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher. However, more people completed Year 12 since 2011, rising by 11 points to 41.2%.

Typical incomes are high, with the usual family earning $2,312 a week, which is a little above the state and national figures. Typical personal weekly income also rose by $398 since 2011 to $900.

Health challenges are more prevalent here than in most areas, with 32.1% of people living with a long-term health condition. Those needing help with daily activities rose to 8.2% since 2011.

Volunteering is far more common here than across Australia at 27.3%, though this is a 16 point drop from 2011. Unpaid care is also high, with 19.5% of people providing such support.

Most households are couples with children (62.4%) or couples without (31.2%). Single-parent families are very rare, making up only 2.8% of the community.

Every single home is a separate house, and 59.6% are owned outright, far above the national average. Renting is very uncommon at 8.8%, and typical weekly rent is much lower than most areas at $200.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 0% of residents commuting by public transport and every home owning at least one motor vehicle. Public transport stops are sparse, with a typical 50-minute walk to the nearest one.

The area has a very high proportion of recent overseas arrivals at 41.0%, which is far above the national figure. Conversely, only 23.3% of people moved house in the last five years, much lower than most areas.

The workforce is dominated by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which employ 76.8% of residents. Full-time employment is far above the national average at 73.2%, with an unemployment rate of 0.0%.

The area sits slightly above the middle for overall advantage, with a score of 982. It ranks higher than about 70% of similar areas for access to money and resources.

The area is heavily car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.1. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, grocery store, or health service.