5308, SA

The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than both the state and the nation. While the population of seniors has risen since 2011, there is also a higher proportion of children under 15 than in most other areas.

People of English and Australian ancestry make up the vast majority of the community. Only 8% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure.

English is the only language used at home in this area. This is far below the state and national averages, and the proportion of people using other languages has fallen since 2011.

About 44% of residents have no religion, a figure that rose 21 points since 2011. Another 44% identify as Christian.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 7.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, more people have completed Year 12 compared to 2011.

Incomes are among the lowest in the country, with a typical weekly household income of $924. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, and the typical personal weekly income is far below the national figure.

A high proportion of people—11.6%—need help with daily activities, which is well above the national average. Long-term health conditions are also more common here than in most areas.

Volunteering is very common, with 30.3% of people helping out, far above the national figure. Residents also spend more time on unpaid housework than people in most other areas.

Nearly half of all homes are occupied by people living alone, a figure that rose 23 points since 2011. This helps explain why the average number of people per home is lower than the national average.

Everyone lives in a separate house, and half of these are owned outright. Renting is very rare here, and typical weekly rents are far below the state and national figures.

Cars are essential as there are no public transport stops and no one commutes by bus or train. Nearly 30% of the workforce works from home, which is far above the state average.

The community is very stable, with only 6.5% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national average and represents a 15 point drop since 2011.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing dominate the local economy, employing 82.1% of workers. Full-time employment is far more common here than in most other areas, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area has a low overall advantage score, ranking smaller than about 60% of other areas. While job skills are around the middle for similar areas, general access to resources is limited.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. There are no grocery stores, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk for any resident.