5411, SA

The area is noticeably older than the national average, with the typical age rising by 8 years since 2011. While children under 15 make up a large 20.8% of the population, there has been a significant drop in the number of people in de facto relationships.

This is a very traditional community where 82.8% of people were born in Australia. The proportion of overseas-born residents is far below the national figure and has fallen slightly over the last decade.

English is the dominant language, with only 1.2% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national average, and it is very rare for residents to speak little or no English.

About 44.8% of residents identify as Christian, while 41.8% report no religion. The number of people with no religion has risen by 10 percentage points since 2011.

Educational qualifications are among the lowest for similar areas, with only 5.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the share of people who completed Year 12 has risen by 12 percentage points since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,388, which is well below the national figure. While personal incomes are much lower than in most areas, the proportion of households earning over $3,000 a week has risen by 13 percentage points since 2011.

Residents are more likely to need help with daily activities than most people in Australia, at 9.2%. This is consistent with the area's older population, and the number of people needing such help has risen since 2011.

Community spirit is high, with a volunteer rate of 24.2% that is far above the national average. There is also a strong presence of former Defence Force members, at 6.2%, which is well above the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.7 people per household. This is partly because couples with children make up nearly 60% of families, while people living alone are much less common than in other areas.

Every single home in the area is a separate detached house, and 85.7% have three or more bedrooms. Rent is well below the national average at a typical $245 per week.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as 100% of homes own a motor vehicle and no one commutes by public transport. Residents face a long drive of about 58 minutes to reach the city.

The community is very stable, with far fewer people moving house in the last five years compared to the rest of Australia. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Agriculture, construction, and manufacturing are the main industries for the 60.2% of adults working or looking for work. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, which is slightly higher than the national figure.

The area ranks very low for overall advantage and job skills compared to other regions. However, it sits in the middle for general access to money and resources.

The area is relatively safe, with theft and burglary rates that are lower than most similar places. The crime rate has fallen by 40% over the last five years.

Most residents rely on cars, as the area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.7. There is a complete lack of health services within a 15-minute walk.