5440, SA

The community is far older than the national average, with seniors making up 21.9% of the population. Children under 15 are well below the state figure at 11.8%, and the number of people in de facto relationships has fallen since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 4.7% of the population, which is far below the national figure. English and Scottish ancestries are the most common after Australian.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 2.4% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national and state averages.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian, while 39.1% report no religion. This figure is about the same as the national average, though it has risen by 11 points since 2011.

Educational attainment is far below the national average, with only 4.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also much lower than the state figure at 40.0%.

Incomes are well below the national figure, with the typical household earning $1,024 a week. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, placing the area among the lowest for income across the country.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.0% of people. Arthritis is the most reported condition, while mental health issues are much lower than the national average.

Volunteering is much more common here than elsewhere, with 25.2% of people pitching in. The area also has a higher proportion of former Defence Force members compared to the state and nation.

Living alone is very common, with 54.3% of people in one-person households, which is far above the national average. Because of this, the typical home has only 1.8 people.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 45.7% are owned outright, far above the national figure. Rents and mortgage payments are also among the lowest in the country.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no one using public transport to commute. This is reflected in the fact that every single home has at least one motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the rest of Australia. However, recent arrivals from overseas make up 25.0% of the group, which is well above the state average.

Employment is strong, with 70.2% of people working full-time and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Most of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing.

The community has a high level of job skills and overall advantage, ranking better than 70% of similar areas. However, access to money and resources is quite low.

The area is heavily car-dependent with a very low walkability score of 1.7. Most homes are far from schools, public transport, and health services.