5345, SA

The area is noticeably older than the state and national figures, with 28.2% of people aged 65 and over. It also has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (4.9%) than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia (81.7%), and those with English or Australian ancestry make up the vast majority of the community. The proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure.

English is the main language for 86.2% of the population. While 8.4% of people use another language at home, this is still far below the national average.

Over half the community (50.4%) now report having no religion, a figure that has risen by 22 points since 2011. This is far above the national average of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 36.3% of residents completing Year 12. Just 9.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure.

Weekly incomes are much lower than the national average, with the typical household earning $1,100. Only 7.9% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, though this has risen since 2011.

Health challenges are common here, as 39.5% of people have a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure, and 9.9% of residents need help with daily activities.

A higher number of people provide unpaid care (14.4%) compared to most areas. While 17.6% of residents volunteer, this is a drop from 21.5% in 2011.

Living arrangements are often small, with 34.6% of people living alone and only 2.2 people per home. There is also a much higher rate of one-parent families (18.5%) than in most similar areas.

Separate houses make up 86.7% of homes, and 37% are owned outright. Rent is much lower than the national average, with a typical weekly cost of $200.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 0% of people commute by public transport. Public transport access is very poor, with a typical 77-minute walk to the nearest stop.

Around 32.4% of residents have moved house in the last five years. The proportion of recent arrivals from overseas is around the middle for its level but well below the national figure.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than elsewhere, at 50.2%. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, which is about the same as the national figure.

This area ranks as one of the most disadvantaged in the region, scoring in the bottom 10% for overall advantage, job skills, and access to resources.

The recorded offence rate is much higher than most areas, particularly for assault and property damage. The crime rate has risen by 15.1% over the last five years.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.9. Many residents live far from essential services, and no homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services.