5550, SA

The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than the Australian average. About 18.2% of the population are children under 15, and there is a much higher proportion of people in de facto relationships than in most similar areas.

People born overseas make up 18.2% of the community, which is higher than most similar areas, though well below the state and national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Filipino, Scottish, and Irish.

About 12.8% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure that has risen since 2011. While English is dominant, Tagalog is the most common other language spoken.

The number of people reporting no religion has jumped by 22 points since 2011 to reach 46.2%. This is well above the national figure and puts the area above most similar places.

Education levels are far below the state and national figures, with only 8.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the proportion of people who completed Year 12 rose by 12 points since 2011.

Incomes are much lower than in most areas, with a typical household earning $1,174 a week, which is well below the national figure. Only 6.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most similar areas, with 34.2% of people living with a long-term health condition. Arthritis and asthma are the most frequent issues reported.

The area has a very high proportion of people who served in the Defence Force, sitting among the highest for its level. About 16.8% of residents volunteer, which is slightly above the national figure.

Living arrangements are unusual, with 37.2% of people living alone—a figure far above the national average. Households are generally small, with only 2.3 people per home.

Most people live in separate houses, but rental rates are much higher than in most similar areas. Weekly rents are far below the national figure, typically costing $223.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with no one commuting by public transport and a long 65-minute drive to the city. Only 10.1% of the workforce works from home.

Movement into the area is high, with 39.4% of residents having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 22.4% of the population, which is well above the national average.

The local economy is driven by agriculture, forestry, fishing, and manufacturing. Full-time employment is higher here than in most similar areas, though the number of people working or looking for work is lower than the state average.

The community faces significant hardship, ranking among the lowest in the country for overall advantage, education and job skills, and access to money and resources.

Crime rates are among the highest at this level, particularly for theft, property damage, and assault. The overall crime rate rose by 75.6% over the last five years, which is much higher than most areas.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 3.0. Many residents live far from essential services, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of health services.