5410, SA

The typical resident is 43, making the area a little older than the state average. There are more children under 15 than in most similar areas, while the proportion of seniors is well below the state and national figures.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 13.5% of the population, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

English is the dominant language, with only 1.3% of people using another language at home. This is far below the state and national averages, and the figure has fallen since 2011.

A large majority of residents—58.6%—report having no religion, which is far above the national figure and represents a 24 point increase since 2011.

Educational qualifications are among the lowest for similar areas, with only 5.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical household income is $1,463 a week, which is about the same as the state average. Weekly family incomes are a little below the state figure and well below the national average.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 11.3% of the population, which is a little above the national figure.

Residents are more likely to volunteer than those in most similar areas, with 21.9% participating. This is well above the national figure of 14.1%.

Homes tend to be larger than average, with 2.6 people per dwelling. Nearly 60% of households consist of couples with children.

Detached houses are the norm, making up 90% of homes, which is far above the national figure. Renting is very uncommon here, occurring in only 14.2% of households.

The area is entirely car-dependent; no one uses public transport to commute, and every home has at least one motor vehicle.

Movement into the area has slowed, with 33.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

More adults are working or looking for work than in most similar areas, and the unemployment rate is 5.6%. Common industries include manufacturing and agriculture.

The area ranks lower than most similar places for overall advantage and job skills, though it is more advantaged in terms of access to money and resources.

Crime rates are higher than in most similar areas, particularly for assault and burglary. The overall crime rate has risen by 120% over the last five years.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.