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5420, SA
280 km²
A shrinking population defines the recent years for postcode 5420, which has lost about 5 people since 2016. This is a sparsely populated area of just 78 residents with a high proportion of volunteers. The community is largely older, with a typical age of 40, and is characterized by large, detached homes. It is a quiet, car-dependent setting where nearly half the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.
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The typical resident is 40 years old, which is a little older than the national figure. Children under 15 make up 12.8% of the population, a figure well below the state and national averages.
The area has very little overseas influence, with only 3.8% of people born outside Australia, far below the national average of 27.7%. Most residents claim English or Australian ancestry.
English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language, which is far below the national figure.
About 43.6% of residents identify as Christian, while 37.2% report no religion, a figure that has risen by 8.3 points since 2016.
Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 4.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national average of 26.3%.
Typical family income is $2,062 a week, which is a little above the state average. However, no households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.
Health challenges are more common here, as 33.3% of people have a long-term health condition and 11.5% have a mental health condition, both figures being above the national average.
Volunteerism is very high at 26.9%, far above the national figure. Additionally, 16.4% of residents provide unpaid care, which is well above the national average.
Living arrangements are varied, with 36.0% of people living alone, far above the national average. However, people per home is slightly higher than usual at 2.6.
Every home in the area is a separate house, and 100% of them have three or more bedrooms. Outright home ownership is far above the national average at 44.0%.
The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 0.0% of people using public transport to get to work. Every single home owns at least one motor vehicle.
The community is very stable, with only 18.7% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Employment is strong with an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Full-time work is much more common here than in most areas, at 65.7%.
The area ranks very low for overall advantage, scoring 1 out of 10 compared to other areas, reflecting significant gaps in education and job skills.
This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 1.0, far below the state average. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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