5453, SA

The population is aging, with a typical resident aged 45 and a senior population that is well above the national figure. This shift is evident in the data, as the proportion of people aged 65 and over rose by 5.7 percentage points since 2011.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 84.2% born here. This is far below the national figure of 27.7% for those born overseas, and the most common ancestries are English and Australian.

English is the primary language for 90.4% of residents. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the state and national figures, and very few people speak little or no English.

Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 47.2%. However, the number of people reporting no religion has risen sharply by 17 percentage points since 2011 to reach 42.5%.

Year 12 completion is well below the national average at 46.3%, though this figure has risen by 7.8 percentage points since 2011. About 17.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly household income is $1,411, which is a little below the national figure. Incomes have grown over time, with the typical household earning $384 more per week than in 2011.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, with 32.5% of residents affected. Mental health conditions are particularly high, affecting 10.6% of the population.

Volunteering is a standout feature, with 28.5% of people helping out—a figure far above the national average. There are also high rates of people performing unpaid housework and caring for children.

Homes tend to be smaller in size, with 2.3 people per dwelling, and nearly 30% of people live alone. This is higher than most other areas.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 93.7% of dwellings. These homes are often large, with 80.9% having three or more bedrooms and many being owned outright.

Cars are essential here, as only 0.4% of people commute by public transport and the drive to the city takes 91 minutes. Working from home is also much less common than across Australia.

The area is relatively stable, with 34% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national rate. Recent overseas arrivals make up 12.4% of the population.

Unemployment is very low at 2.9%, which is much lower than most similar areas. The most common industries for local workers are health care, agriculture, and manufacturing.

The area sits around the middle of the scale for overall advantage, with a score of 978, which is just below the national average.

Crime rates are generally around the middle for similar areas, though motor vehicle theft is much lower. Property damage is the most common type of offence recorded.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 3.6. Residents are far less likely to live within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, or shops compared to the state average.