5470, SA

The area is significantly older than most, with 26.5% of people aged 65 and over. This trend has grown since 2011, while the proportion of children under 15 has fallen to just 8.8%, which is well below the national figure.

The population is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 86.4% born here. This is far below the national average for overseas births, a figure that has fallen since 2011.

English is the only language used at home, and no residents speak little or no English. This makes the area far less linguistically diverse than the rest of the state.

People with no religion make up 46.3% of the community, a figure that has risen 27 points since 2011 and is well above the national average.

Educational qualifications are lower than most areas, with only 11.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,050, which is far below the national figure. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, and personal incomes are also much lower than usual.

Health challenges are more common here, with 8.8% of people needing help with daily activities and 12.9% living with a mental health condition, both of which are well above national figures.

Residents are highly active in their community, with 28.3% volunteering—far above the national average. Many also spend significant time on unpaid housework, with 39.4% doing 15 hours or more per week.

Homes are smaller than usual, with a typical size of 2.2 people. About 30% of residents live alone, which is more common than in most other areas.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, and a huge 58.3% are owned outright. Because of this, typical weekly rents of $150 and mortgage payments of $737 are far below the national average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every single home owning at least one motor vehicle. It takes over two hours to drive to the city, and no one commutes by public transport.

This is a stable community where very few people have moved in the last five years, and there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Only 52% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure. Those who are employed often work in agriculture, forestry and fishing.

The area ranks lower than 70% of other areas in terms of overall advantage, though its residents' job skills are rated higher than about 70% of similar places.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.7. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.