5419, SA

The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than the state and national figures. However, children under 15 make up 20.4% of the population, a figure that is much higher than most areas and has risen since 2011.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 79.6% born here. This means far fewer people were born overseas compared to the rest of the state and nation, a trend that has fallen since 2011.

English is the only language used at home for 90.6% of residents. There are no residents who speak little or no English, which is well below the national figure.

Religious views have shifted since 2011, with the number of people reporting no religion rising 23 points to 42.9%. This is now well above the national average.

Education levels have improved over the last decade, with 44.1% of residents now completing Year 12. However, the 14.6% of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the national figure.

Incomes are much lower than in most areas, with the typical weekly household earning $916. Only 3.1% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far below the state and national figures.

Long-term health conditions are much less common here than in most areas, affecting 24.1% of people. Mental health conditions are reported by 9.4% of the population, which is about the same as the national figure.

Volunteering is very common, with 34.4% of people helping out—a figure far above the national average. Unpaid care is also high, with 15.1% of residents providing care, which is well above most areas.

Living arrangements are varied, as 33.7% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure. Despite this, couples with children make up 62.7% of families.

Housing is very stable, with 100% of homes being separate houses and 54.1% owned outright. Typical weekly rents are among the lowest in the country at $130.

The area is highly car-dependent with a drive time to the city of 143 minutes, though 27.8% of people work from home, which is far above the state average.

The population is very stable, as only 25.3% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the dominant industry, employing 47.4% of the workforce. The unemployment rate of 8.8% is well above the national and state figures.

The area ranks higher than about 60% of similar regions for overall advantage and job skills, though it sits in the bottom 30% for access to money and resources.

The crime rate has fallen sharply, dropping 87.5% over the last five years. All recorded offences in the area were for property damage.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.1. There are no grocery stores, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.