5462, SA

The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. While children under 15 make up a higher share than most areas at 19.5%, this proportion has fallen by 5.7 points since 2011.

This is a community with very few overseas-born residents, at just 5.8%, which is far below the national average. Most residents claim Australian, English, or German ancestry.

English is the dominant language, with only 1.2% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure and has fallen slightly since 2011.

About 45.8% of residents have no religion, a figure that has risen by 22 points since 2011. This is well above the national average of 38.9%.

Qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 8.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Similarly, the 38.6% who completed Year 12 is far below the national figure.

Typical weekly household income is $1,269, which is well below the national figure. High earners are rare here, with only 6.1% of households earning $3,000 or more per week.

Mental health conditions are among the highest for areas of this level at 12.7%. Overall, long-term health conditions are more common here than in most of Australia.

Residents are far more likely to volunteer than people in other areas, at 29.6%. There is also a higher rate of unpaid childcare and a much higher share of former Defence Force members.

Families with children are common, making up 54.7% of households. Homes are larger than average, typically housing 2.5 people.

Most people live in separate houses, with 83.2% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common than the national average, and typical weekly rents are much lower at $230.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with zero people commuting by public transport and no PT stops available. Most homes have at least two vehicles.

The population is very stable, as far fewer people moved here in the last five years compared to the national average. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

About 65.4% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. Many residents work in agriculture, health, or retail.

The area faces some challenges, with a low overall advantage score of 932. This is largely driven by a lack of job skills and higher levels of disadvantage compared to 60% of similar areas.

The area is relatively safe, with burglary and theft rates that are much lower than in most other areas.

Daily life is mostly car-dependent, as there are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk. However, many homes are within walking distance of a park or school.