5520, SA

The area has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most areas, at 5.7%. It is an older community, with the typical resident being 14 years older than the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower percentage of overseas-born people (8.3%) compared to the rest of the state.

English is the dominant language, and the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure at just 1.3%.

A large number of residents report no religion, accounting for 46.1% of the community, a figure that has risen 20 points since 2011.

Educational attainment is among the lowest for similar areas, with only 6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and only 28.2% completing Year 12.

Household incomes are among the lowest in the region; the typical weekly household income of $862 is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are common here, with 40.2% of people living with a long-term condition—a rate far above the national average.

Volunteer rates are far above the national figure at 29.3%, though the number of people caring for children unpaid is well below the state average.

Living arrangements are distinctive, with a high proportion of people living alone (38.3%) and a much higher rate of one-parent families than most areas.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and a high 47.2% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Typical weekly rents are also much lower than usual at $150.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with no one commuting by public transport and a very long typical drive time of 97 minutes to the city.

The population is relatively stable, as far fewer people moved into the area in the last five years compared to the national average.

Working life is less common here, with the rate of adults working or looking for work being far below the state average. The unemployment rate is also among the highest for similar areas at 9.1%.

The area ranks among the lowest for overall advantage, specifically in terms of access to money, resources, and job skills.

The recorded offence rate is higher than most areas, with assault and related crimes being particularly frequent.

Walkability is very low, with a score of 1.2. No homes have a full 15-minute-city walkshed, and residents are far more likely to be without easy walking access to health services and groceries.