5373, SA

The area is far older than the national figure, with a quarter of residents aged 65 and over. This senior population has risen by 6.3 percentage points since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 12% were born overseas, which is far below the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

Very few people use a language other than English at home, at just 1.8%. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Nearly half of the community (49.3%) reports having no religion, a figure that has risen by 21 percentage points since 2011 and is far above the national average.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 11.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the rate of people completing Year 12 rose to 39.4% since 2011.

Typical weekly household incomes are much lower than most areas, sitting at $1,202. Only 9.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is well below the state average.

Long-term health conditions are among the highest at this level, affecting 38.3% of people. This is far above the national figure and is consistent with the older age of the population.

Volunteering is very common here, with 24.6% of people helping out, which is far above the national average. This high level of community spirit is seen alongside a higher than usual rate of unpaid carers.

About 31.1% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure. Typical homes are small, with 2.3 people per household.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 94.4% of all homes. Many residents own their homes outright, far exceeding the national rate.

Most people rely on cars, with 68.4% driving to work and very few using public transport. Only 9.7% of the workforce works from home.

The population is quite stable, as only 28.3% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national average.

About 55.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the state and national figures. Manufacturing and health care are the most common industries.

The area ranks lower than most similar areas for overall advantage, with a score of 3 out of 10. It is particularly low for education and job skills.

The overall recorded offence rate is higher than most areas, though burglary and motor vehicle theft are much lower than usual.

The area is somewhat walkable, though homes are far less likely to be within a 15-minute walk of a park or public transport compared to the state average.