5418, SA

The typical resident is 50, which is far older than the national figure of 38. While the population grew by about 11 people since 2016, children under 15 make up 15.2% of the community, which is well below the Australian average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 8.8% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Australian and English are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language spoken at home by all residents, a figure far below the national average of 22.3% for other languages.

About 39.2% of people report having no religion, which is about the same as the national figure, though this rose 13 points since 2016.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 11.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV, and there are no schools within 3 km.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical weekly household income of $833, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 32.8% of people reporting a long-term health condition and 12.8% reporting a mental health condition.

Volunteerism is very high, with 36.6% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Many residents also spend a lot of time on unpaid housework and childcare.

Homes are slightly smaller than the national average with 2.3 people per home, and one-parent families are much less common than in most other areas.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 65.3% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31.0%. Typical weekly rent is much lower than most areas at $175.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, as every home has at least one motor vehicle and no one commutes by public transport.

The population is very stable, with only 21.5% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the main industry, employing 52.8% of the workforce. There is currently no unemployment in the area.

The area ranks lower than most similar regions for overall advantage, with a score of 3 out of 10.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 2.7, far below the state average. Residents have no health services or schools within a 15-minute walk.