5422, SA

Seniors aged 65 and over make up 30.9% of the population, far above the national figure of 17.2%. Children under 15 are much less common here than in most areas, accounting for just 13.3% of residents.

The area is predominantly Australian and English in ancestry, with 76.5% of people born in Australia. Only 9.1% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the national average.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 1.6% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A large portion of the community reports no religion, at 43.6%, a figure that rose 15 points since 2011. Christianity follows at 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are among the lowest for similar areas, with only 6.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 23.8% of residents completed Year 12, far below the national figure.

Typical weekly household incomes are among the lowest at this level, sitting at $731, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 3.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common, as 39.0% of people have a long-term health condition, far above the national average. This includes high rates of arthritis and mental health conditions.

Volunteerism is higher than most areas at 21.1%, and there is a slightly higher proportion of Defence Force veterans compared to the state. However, far fewer people are caring for children unpaid than in most other areas.

Living arrangements are distinctive, with 45.4% of people living alone and 23.5% of families being one-parent households. This helps explain why homes are often occupied by fewer than two people.

The area is dominated by separate houses, 52.2% of which are owned outright. Typical weekly rent is much lower than most areas at just $155.

Most people rely on cars to get to work, as only 0.8% use public transport. About 10.1% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is a little above the national figure.

The population is very stable, with only 22.0% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

Joblessness is a significant issue, with an unemployment rate of 10.9%, which is well above the national figure. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the most common industries.

The area is among the most disadvantaged at this level, scoring the lowest possible rank for overall advantage, access to resources, and job skills.

Recorded offences per 100,000 are much higher than most areas, with property damage and assault being the most common crimes, though the overall crime rate fell 27.7% over five years.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.8. While many residents are within a 15-minute walk of health services, far fewer have easy walking access to groceries or public transport.