5343, SA

The typical resident is 43, making the area a little older than the state average. Seniors over 65 make up 23.7% of the population, a figure that has risen by 7.0 points since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, though about 12.5% were born overseas. This is far below the South Australian figure of 24.1%.

English is the main language for 83.8% of people. About 9.4% use another language at home, which is well below the state average.

A large portion of the community reports having no religion at 45.7%. This figure has risen by 18 points since 2011, mirroring the state's typical trend.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 39.1% of residents having completed Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Weekly incomes are much lower than usual; the typical household earns $1,075, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are common here, as 36.2% of people have a long-term health condition and 9.2% need help with daily activities.

While fewer people care for children compared to most areas, 13.6% provide some form of unpaid care, and 18.9% of residents volunteer.

Living arrangements are often small, with 34.6% of people living alone and only 2.2 people per home on average. One-parent families are also much more common here than in most areas.

Renters make up 38.3% of the market, which is far above the state average. Typical weekly rents are $210, much lower than the national figure of $375.

Most people rely on cars for work, as only 2.1% use public transport. This is consistent with the area having far fewer transport stops than the state average.

The area has seen a notable increase in recent overseas arrivals, who now make up 20.5% of the population.

About 53.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure. The unemployment rate of 6.7% is a little above the national average.

The area ranks among the lowest for overall advantage, scoring a 1 out of 10 for access to money, resources, and job skills.

Crime rates are among the highest at this level, with a particularly high rate of recorded offences and a significant rise in crime over the last five years.

The area is somewhat walkable, with many homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and health services, far exceeding state averages for these amenities.