5460, SA

Children under 15 make up 21.1% of the population, which is well above the South Australian figure of 17.0%. While the typical age is 41, the area has seen a rise in seniors, with those aged 65 and over now making up 19.7% of the community.

The area is very traditional in its roots, with 88.7% of people born in Australia. Only 7.4% of residents were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 95.6% of residents. Only 1.1% of people use another language at home, which is far below the state figure of 17.8%.

Over half the community (50.6%) now report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. This represents a significant increase of 21 percentage points since 2011.

Qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 5.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, more people have completed Year 12 since 2011, rising to 37.6%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,243, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 10.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, though this has risen since 2011.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 33.5% of people living with a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are also reported at a rate well above the national figure.

Community spirit is high, with 28.6% of residents volunteering—far above the national average of 14.1%. Unpaid care is also common, as 33.0% of people look after children without pay.

Families are larger here, with 2.6 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of children in the area and the fact that 53.0% of households consist of couples with children.

Almost every home is a separate house (98.9%), and 85.5% of these have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very uncommon at 10.9%, far below the national figure of 30.6%.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 62.8% of workers driving to work and 0.0% using public transport. Very few homes lack a motor vehicle, at just 1.4%.

The population is quite stable, with only 28.0% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the state average. No new arrivals from overseas were recorded in the latest census.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the main industry for 32.7% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is a little lower than both the state and national figures.

The community has a low overall advantage score of 909, placing it below about 84% of similar areas. This is linked to lower levels of formal education and job skills.

Crime rates are around the middle for similar areas, though the theft rate is lower than most. There has been a significant drop in the crime rate over the last five years.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.6. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.