5481, SA

The community is far older than the national average, with 30.9% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 10.4% of the population, a figure that has fallen 6.0 points since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 9.2%, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 0.8% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national average of 22.3%.

About 48.2% of residents identify as Christian, while 43.6% report no religion. The proportion of people with no religion has risen 22 points since 2011.

Qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 13.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 36.5% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with the typical household earning $980 a week. Only 9.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much lower than most areas.

Health challenges are more common here, as 37.3% of people have a long-term health condition. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 18.9%.

This is a highly active community where 34.5% of people volunteer, a figure far above the national average. Unpaid care is also common, with 17.5% of people providing such support.

Homes are generally small and often occupied by one person, with 31.1% of residents living alone. Only 2.0 people live in the typical home.

The area is dominated by separate houses, and 57.0% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Rent is much lower than usual, with a typical weekly rent of $155.

Public transport is rarely used, with 0.0% of people commuting by it. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and 19.4% of people work from home.

The population is very stable, with only 19.5% of people moving in the last five years. No recent arrivals from overseas were recorded.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries for 29.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 7.9%, which is a little above the national figure.

The area sits around the middle for overall advantage, with a score of 967. Residents rank higher than most areas for their education and job skills.

The crime rate is around the middle for similar areas, though the overall crime rate rose 40% over the last five years. Assault-related offences are the most common type of crime.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.4. There are no schools or health services within a 15-minute walk of any home.