5416, SA

The area is significantly older than most, with seniors making up 22.5% of the population. While the number of children has fallen by 10 points since 2011, the total population grew to 209 people.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas birthplaces make up 14.4% of the community, which is far below the national figure.

English is the only language used at home, as the proportion of people using another language fell to 0.0% since 2011.

About 40.7% of people report having no religion, a figure that rose 4.8 points since 2011; otherwise, Christianity is the most common affiliation at 46.4%.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 10.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, though Year 12 completion rose 8 points since 2011.

Incomes are much lower than the national figure, with a typical weekly household earning $1,125 and only 3.6% of homes earning $3,000 or more per week.

Health struggles are common here, as the rate of long-term health conditions is far above the national figure, including high rates of arthritis and asthma.

Volunteering is very high at 28.7%, far above the national figure, and 32.6% of people spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

One-parent families make up 18.7% of the area, which is well above the national figure, while 26.5% of people live alone.

Every single home is a separate detached house, and 47% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, as 0% of people commute by public transport and every household owns at least one motor vehicle.

The community is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years compared to most areas and no recent arrivals from overseas.

Working life is often found in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, though the unemployment rate of 8% is a little above the national figure.

The area ranks low for overall advantage and job skills, sitting in the bottom 20% of similar areas.

Recorded offences are much higher than most areas, with assault and burglary being the most frequent crimes reported.

The area is strictly car-dependent, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.