5490, SA

Children under 15 make up 24% of the population, a figure well above the national average. This youthfulness sits alongside a high proportion of seniors, with 23.4% aged 65 and over, making the typical resident 44 years old.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 87.7% born here. Only 3.5% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the only language used at home for 92.4% of residents. No one in the area speaks little or no English, and there are no other languages recorded, which is far below the state average.

About 48.5% of residents identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 35.1% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Higher education is more common now, with the share of adults with a bachelor degree rising to 15.2% since 2011. However, the 35.8% who completed Year 12 is far below the national average.

Typical weekly family income is $1,437, which is well below the national figure of $2,120. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, though typical personal incomes have risen by $309 since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 29.8% of people, which is a little above the national average. Mental health and arthritis are the most common conditions.

Volunteerism is very high here, with 33.3% of people volunteering—far above the national figure. This spirit of service is seen alongside a high rate of unpaid housework and childcare.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.6 people per home. Couples with children make up 60.3% of households, and very few people live alone compared to the rest of the state.

Housing is dominated by large, detached houses, with 87.7% having three or more bedrooms. A huge 56.1% of homes are owned outright, and no one in the area is renting.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with every single home owning at least one motor vehicle. This is reflected in the workforce, where 29.4% of people work from home and no one commutes by public transport.

The population is very stable, with only 21.8% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national rate of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries, employing 40% of the workforce. Overall, 65.9% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well above the national average.

Residents enjoy a high level of overall advantage, scoring 8 out of 10. This is larger than about 80% of similar areas, driven by strong access to money and resources.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.2. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk of any home.