5304, SA

The typical resident is 42, making the area older than the national figure. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 21.5% of the population, which is well above the Australian average of 17.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than both the state and national figures. Those with overseas heritage most commonly cite English, German, or Irish ancestry.

English is the main language for 83.1% of the community, though the proportion of people using another language at home has risen to 7.9% since 2011.

People with no religion make up 43.9% of the population, a figure that has risen by 17 points since 2011 and is well above the national average.

Educational attainment is lower than in most similar areas, with only 10.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,237, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 7.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a rate much lower than most areas.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most other areas, affecting 34.9% of residents. Asthma and arthritis are the most frequently reported conditions.

A striking 30.5% of residents are volunteers, which is far above the national average of 14.1%. However, fewer people provide unpaid childcare or housework compared to most areas.

Living alone is very common here, with 40.1% of people in single-person households, far above the national figure of 25.6%. This helps explain why the typical home holds only 2.1 people.

Housing is dominated by detached houses, with 47.7% of homes owned outright, far above the national average. Rents are also much lower than usual, with a typical weekly cost of $155.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, as 0% of people commute using public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 37.8% owning two and 17.4% owning three.

The area has seen a significant influx of new residents, with recent arrivals from overseas making up 45.1% of the population, far above the national figure of 14.5%.

Employment is strongly tied to the land, with 46.4% of the workforce in agriculture, forestry and fishing. Full-time employment is much higher here than in most similar areas.

The area ranks lower than about 70% of similar regions across measures of overall advantage, money, and job skills.

Theft and assault rates are higher than in many other areas, and the overall crime rate has risen by 37.5% over the last five years.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.8, well below the state average of 5.5. Only 27.1% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.