5472, SA

The area is far older than most, with the typical age rising by 9 years since 2011 to reach 53. Children under 15 make up only 12.9% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia (79.6%), and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national average at 7.5%. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is very low, as no one in the community reported using a language other than English at home. This is far below the national average of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is split evenly between Christians (41.9%) and those with no religion (41.9%). The share of people reporting no religion has risen 12 points since 2011.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 10.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national average of 26.3%.

Incomes are among the lowest for similar areas, with a typical weekly household income of $875, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are common here, as 45.2% of people have a long-term health condition. This is far above the national average, and 11.3% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very high at 30.9%, far above the national average of 14.1%. Many residents provide unpaid care, though those caring for children have fallen 15 points since 2011.

Living arrangements are dominated by single people, with 41.7% of residents living alone. This is far above the national average, and homes are smaller, typically holding 1.9 people.

Housing is overwhelmingly made up of separate houses (97.6%), and 57.1% are owned outright. Weekly rent is very low at $83, far below the national figure of $375.

The area is car-dependent, and no one uses public transport to commute. Every home has at least one motor vehicle, and the drive time to the city is a very long 137 minutes.

The community is relatively stable, with 27.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the main industry for 36.8% of workers. While 63.2% are employed full-time, only 50.3% of adults are working or looking for work.

The area ranks in the middle for overall advantage, with a score of 982. Residents have relatively high job skills but limited access to money and resources.

Walkability is very low, and the area is mostly car-dependent. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, or health services.