5552, SA

The area has a higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most, at 3.7%. While the typical age is 41, the population of seniors is well below the state figure at 16.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia (80.6%), and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure at 7.1%.

English is the primary language, with only 1.1% of people using another language at home, which is far below both state and national levels.

About 49.6% of residents identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 36.2%, a figure that is well below the South Australian average.

Qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 6.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, more people have completed Year 12 now than in 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,288, which is well below the national figure. Personal weekly incomes are also lower than most areas at $655.

Health outcomes are generally positive, as the 27.6% of people with a long-term health condition is lower than in most areas.

Community spirit is very high, with 32.7% of people volunteering, a figure far above the national average. Many residents also provide unpaid care or look after children.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.5 people per household. Couples with children make up the majority of families at 58.6%.

Housing is almost exclusively detached houses, with 57.5% owned outright, far above the national average. Rent is also much lower than typical, at $193 a week.

The area is highly car-dependent, with every single home owning a motor vehicle. In contrast, 22.7% of people work from home, which is far above the state average.

The population is very stable, as only 12.9% of people have moved in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 44.2% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is very low at 2.4%.

Overall advantage for the area is lower than for about 60% of similar places, with a score of 942 compared to the national average of 1,000.

The area has a very high crime rate, with recorded offences per 100,000 among the highest at this level. Property damage and theft are the most common issues.

The area is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.5. There are no schools, parks, or grocery stores within a 15-minute walk.