5491, SA

The population is noticeably older than the state and national figures, with 25.8% of people aged 65 and over. This senior population has grown by 2.4 percentage points since 2011, while the overall population grew by 4.7% in the same period.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 89.6% born here and only 6.1% born overseas, which is far below the national figure.

English is the primary language for 94.7% of the area. Only 1.8% of people use another language at home, a figure far below both the state and national averages.

While 55.6% of residents identify as Christian, the number of people with no religion rose by 15 percentage points since 2011 to reach 38.5%.

A higher number of people have completed Year 12 compared to 2011, though 12.2% of adults with a bachelor degree or higher remains far below the national average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,265, which is well below the national figure. However, incomes have risen since 2011, with the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week increasing by 5.1 percentage points.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 34.6% of residents. About 7% of people need help with daily activities, a rate slightly above the national average.

Volunteering is very common, with 36.4% of people volunteering, a rate far above the state and national figures. Unpaid housework is also more frequent here than in most areas.

Homes are often occupied by just one person, with 32.9% of residents living alone. This helps explain why the typical number of people per home is 2.2, which is lower than most areas.

Housing is dominated by detached houses, with 96.2% of homes being separate dwellings. A large number of residents own their homes outright, and typical monthly mortgage payments are much lower than in most areas.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 0% of people commute by public transport. Public transport access is very limited, with the walk to the nearest stop taking about 71 minutes on average.

The community is very stable, with 28% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average. There were no recent arrivals from overseas recorded in 2021.

Unemployment is very low at 1.7%, well below the national figure. Many people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, or in health care and social assistance.

The area sits around the middle for overall advantage compared to similar regions, with a score of 971, slightly below the national average.

Crime rates are generally lower than most areas, particularly for burglary and motor vehicle theft, although the overall crime rate rose by 8% over five years.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.6. Most residents live far from public transport, though over half are within a 15-minute walk of health services.