5510, SA

The area is much older than most, with a typical age of 50 and a senior population that rose 14 points since 2011 to 22.1%. This shift is reflected in the age structure, where older adults and seniors make up over half the community.

The community is very homogenous, with only 2.9% born overseas—a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

English is the only language used at home by 90.4% of residents. No one in the area speaks little or no English, which is well below the national figure.

Half of the population reports having no religion, a figure far above the Australian average of 38.9% and one that has risen 23 points since 2011.

Qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 10.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. There are no schools within 3km of the area.

Typical weekly household income is $1,208, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Very few households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than across Australia, affecting 43.3% of people. Mental health conditions are also reported at a much higher rate than the national average.

Volunteering is very high at 29.2%, far above the national figure of 14.1%. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to the state average.

The area is characterized by smaller households, with a typical size of 2.1 people. About 29.2% of people live alone, which is well above the national average.

Home ownership is very strong, with 56.3% of homes owned outright—far above the national figure of 31.0%. Most residents live in separate houses, and rent is much lower than the state average.

The area is highly car-dependent, with every single home owning at least one motor vehicle. It takes 91 minutes to drive to the city, and no one commutes via public transport.

The population is very stable, with only 22.3% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national average of 40.7%.

The local workforce is mostly employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, as well as healthcare. While the unemployment rate is 0.0%, full-time employment is well below the national average.

The area ranks low for overall advantage, with a score of 3 out of 10, placing it below about 70% of similar areas.

The area is strictly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.7. There are no groceries, health services, or parks within a 15-minute walk.