5374, SA

The area is significantly older than the national figure, with 27.3% of people aged 65 or over. While the number of children has fallen since 2011, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population has risen to 3.1%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 10.2% of the population, which is far below the South Australian figure.

English is the dominant tongue here, with only 2.4% of people using another language at home—a figure far below the national average.

Over half of the community identifies as Christian, and those with no religion make up 35.7%, which is well below the national figure.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 8.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the proportion of people who completed Year 12 has risen since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $963, which is among the lowest for similar areas and far below the national figure. Only 4.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, as 36.8% of people have a long-term health condition and 10.1% need help with daily activities, both of which are well above the national average.

Volunteering is very high at 27.6%, far above the national figure. There is also a higher rate of people providing unpaid care and those who served in the Defence Force.

The community has a high number of people living alone (32.3%) and smaller average households, with typical homes holding just 2.2 people.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 49.4% are owned outright. Rents are very affordable, with a typical weekly rent of $200, far below the national figure.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 0% of people commuting by public transport and very few homes without a motor vehicle. About 21.4% of workers operate from home.

The population is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is much lower than in most other areas.

Agriculture is a major employer for 27.5% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, which is about the same as the state and national figures.

The area ranks low for overall advantage and job skills compared to other regions, reflecting the lower typical incomes and qualification levels.

Recorded offences are much higher than in most areas, with a high rate of motor vehicle theft and a significant increase in the crime rate over the last five years.

The area is car-dependent with a low walkability score of 1.9. Most homes are far from parks, schools and groceries, with very few residents within a 15-minute walk of these amenities.