5320, SA

The area is far older than the state and national averages, with 34.9% of people aged 65 or over. Children under 15 are few, making up only 13.4% of the population, while the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population has risen to 3.4%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with English or Australian ancestry are the most common. Only 13.4% of the population was born overseas, which is far below the national figure.

English is the dominant language, and only 2.3% of people use another language at home. This is far below the national average, and there are effectively no residents who speak little or no English.

More than half of the population (52.4%) report no religion, a figure that has risen by 25 points since 2011 and is far above the national average.

Formal qualifications are low, with only 4.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and just 30.2% completing Year 12, both of which are far below the national average.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical weekly household income of $789. Very few households earn $3,000 or more per week, and the typical personal weekly income is far below the national figure at $492.

Health challenges are common here, as long-term health conditions affect 39.1% of people, and 12.4% have a mental health condition. These figures are well above the state and national averages.

Participation in unpaid work is mixed; while 19.6% of people volunteer, the number of people caring for children is well below the national average. There is a notably high proportion of former Defence Force members at 4.7%.

Living arrangements are often solitary, with 41.6% of people living alone. This is far above the national average and helps explain why the typical home has only 1.9 people.

Home ownership is very high, with 52.4% of homes owned outright. Rents and mortgage payments are much lower than the national average, and most people live in separate houses.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with no one commuting by public transport to work. It is a remote setting, with a typical drive time to the city of 115 minutes.

About 35.3% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is around the middle for similar areas. However, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Only 39.9% of adults are working or looking for work, among the lowest at this level. The unemployment rate of 7.0% is a little above the national figure, and many work in agriculture, forestry, or fishing.

The area ranks at the lowest level for overall advantage, with very low scores for access to money, resources, and job skills compared to other areas.

Recorded offences are much higher than in most areas, particularly property damage, which accounts for 37.9% of crimes. However, the crime rate fell by 23.7% over the last five years.

The area is car-dependent, with a very low walkability score of 1.7. Most homes are far from groceries, health services, and public transport.