5401, SA

The community is noticeably older than the state and national average, with 22% of people aged 65 and over. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population rose to 3.2% by 2021, which is higher than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with English and Australian ancestry make up the vast majority. The 13.5% born overseas is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the dominant language, with 92.5% of people using it only. Only 3.2% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the state and national averages.

A large majority of people here report no religion, at 57.6%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9% and has risen by 25 points since 2011.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 9.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,166, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 10.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure that is lower than most areas.

Health challenges are common here; 40.7% of people have a long-term health condition, which is far above the national average. About 10.8% of residents need help with daily activities, among the highest at this level.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, at 22.1%. There is also a higher rate of people who served in the Defence Force and those doing significant unpaid housework.

One-parent families make up 18.1% of households, which is well above the national figure. Most homes house two people, and about 28.6% of residents live alone.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 97.4% of dwellings. Typical weekly rent of $220 is far below the national figure of $375.

Residents are almost entirely dependent on cars, as 0% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have at least one vehicle, and the drive time to the city is 66 minutes.

The population is relatively stable, with 32.7% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas account for 4.5% of the population, which is far below the national average.

Adults working or looking for work make up 50.6% of the population, which is far below the national figure. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, slightly higher than the state and national figures.

The area ranks among the lowest for overall advantage, specifically in terms of education, job skills, and access to money and resources.

While recorded offences per 100,000 are higher than most areas, rates for theft and property damage are much lower. Assault and related crimes make up 38.9% of offences.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.9. There are no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk for any residents.