5355, SA

The community is older than the state and national figures, with the proportion of people aged 65 and over rising to 24.0%. Children under 15 make up 17.0% of the population, a figure that has fallen since 2011.

The area is far less diverse than the rest of the state, with 87.0% of people born in Australia. Only 9.1% were born overseas, and the most common ancestries are Australian, English, and German.

English is the primary language for 94.0% of residents. The proportion of people using another language at home is 2.7%, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About half the population identifies as Christian, while 44.3% report having no religion. This last group has seen a significant increase, rising 23 points since 2011.

Qualifications are generally lower than in other areas, with only 12.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the proportion of people who completed Year 12 rose by 9.5 points since 2011 to reach 45.1%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,384, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. While typical incomes have risen since 2011, only 13.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas. Long-term health conditions affect 35.1% of people, and 11.2% have a mental health condition, both of which are well above national levels.

Residents are more likely to volunteer than those in other areas, with 21.8% participating. A higher than usual proportion also provide unpaid childcare (27.1%) or do significant housework (25.2%).

Family life is typical for the state, with 2.4 people per home. About 28.7% of people live alone, and over half of all households are couples with children.

Housing is dominated by large, separate houses, which make up 93.8% of all dwellings. Homes with three or more bedrooms are far more common here than nationally, and 35.9% of homes are owned outright.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 69.7% of workers driving to work and only 0.4% using public transport. Very few people work from home, at 8.1%.

The population is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is lower than the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas account for 6.8% of the community.

Manufacturing is a key industry, employing 21.4% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, which is lower than both the state and national figures.

The area ranks lower than most for education and job skills. Its overall advantage score of 949 is below the national average of 1,000.

While the overall recorded offence rate is higher than most areas, the rates for assault, burglary, and motor vehicle theft are all lower than typical.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.8. Residents have very limited access to amenities on foot, and no one lives within a 15-minute walk of health services.