5307, SA

The area is far older than the national figure, with the typical resident aged 54 and over a third of the population aged 65 or over. This senior presence has grown since 2011, while the proportion of children under 15 has fallen slightly to 17.1%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 6.6% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, followed by German.

English is the primary language for 90.7% of the community. Only 2.1% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national and state figures.

Over half of residents identify as Christian, while 37.9% report having no religion. This last group has grown significantly, rising by 23 percentage points since 2011.

Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas, with only 7.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 31.2% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Typical incomes are among the lowest at this level, with the usual household earning $831 a week. Only 7.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, though this is a slight increase since 2011.

Health challenges are common here, as 36.6% of people have a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure, and 9.6% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteerism is very high, with 32.6% of people volunteering, far above the national average of 14.1%. Many residents also provide unpaid care, at a rate well above the state figure.

Homes are smaller on average, with 2.1 people per dwelling. This is partly because 38.1% of people live alone, a figure far above the national average.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and nearly half (49.6%) are owned outright. Rents are much lower than the national figure, with a typical weekly rent of $170.

Public transport is rarely used for commuting, and 0% of people use it to get to work. Most households have multiple cars, though 6.2% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The community is very stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the rest of Australia. There were no recent arrivals from overseas in the latest census.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the main industry, employing 43.8% of the workforce. While full-time employment is high at 62.4%, only 47% of adults are working or looking for work.

The area ranks low for overall advantage, scoring a 2 out of 10. This is consistent with the low typical incomes and lower levels of university qualifications.

Assault-related crimes are much higher than in most areas, accounting for 77.8% of offences. However, the theft rate is much lower than typical.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.0, far below the state average. Only 54.6% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of basic amenities.