5306, SA

The area is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 55 and a high proportion of seniors. It has seen a significant shift since 2016, as the number of children under 15 fell by 13 points to just 4.2%.

The population is almost entirely Australian-born, with no one born overseas as of the 2021 census. Most residents claim Australian, English, or German ancestry.

English is the only language spoken in this area, which is far below the national and state figures for linguistic diversity.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian, while 38.9% of residents have no religion, a figure that rose by 17 points since 2016.

Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree or higher. More than half of adults hold a Certificate III or IV.

Typical incomes are well below the national figure, with a typical household earning $1,062 a week. No households earn $3,000 or more weekly, though typical weekly incomes have risen since 2016.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, particularly arthritis. However, the rate of people needing help with daily activities is a little lower than the state average.

This is a high-participation community, with 36.5% of people volunteering and a very high rate of unpaid care and housework. Unpaid care for children is also well above national levels.

The area has a high number of people living alone, and homes are typically small with just 2.1 people per dwelling. There are no one-parent families currently recorded.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 88.5% are owned outright. Most houses are large, with 84.6% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one motor vehicle. While some residents work from home, the drive time to the city is long at 76 minutes.

The community is very stable, with only 25.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

The local economy is dominated by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which employ 68.6% of the workforce. Full-time employment is far above the state and national averages.

The area sits slightly above the national average for overall advantage, scoring 986 against the typical 1,000.

The area is strictly car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.0. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.