5333, SA

The community is noticeably older than the state and national average, with 25.5% of people aged 65 and over—a figure that rose by 6.1 points since 2011. Children under 15 make up 18.3% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas.

People born overseas make up only 6.3% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian, English, or German ancestry.

English is the primary language for 89.9% of the community, and the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the state and national averages.

Nearly half of the population (47.2%) identify as Christian, while 42.7% have no religion, a figure that rose by 19 points since 2011.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 11% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%. However, the proportion of residents who completed Year 12 rose by 8 points since 2011.

Weekly incomes are lower than most areas; the typical family earns $1,681, which is well below the national figure of $2,120. The number of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen since 2011 but remains low.

Health needs are higher here than in most areas, with 8% of people needing help with daily activities and 32.7% living with a long-term health condition.

This is a highly active community, with 24% of residents volunteering, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%. About 3.8% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

Homes tend to be smaller, with 2.3 people per household. About 29.7% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure.

Most people live in separate houses, and 37.5% own their home outright, well above the national average. Typical weekly rents are $225, far below the national figure of $375.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as only 0.4% of people commute using public transport. Very few people work from home, at 6.4%, which is far below the national figure.

Movement is relatively stable, with 32.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Unemployment is very low at 2.8%, which is lower than both the state and national rates. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, or in health and education.

The area ranks lower than most similar regions for overall advantage and job skills, with an overall advantage score of 936, which is below the national average.

The area has a much higher recorded offence rate than most areas, with a significant 60.8% increase in crime over the last five years. Theft and property damage are the most common offences.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.6, well below the state average. Only 46.3% of homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed.