5570, SA

The area is far older than the national average, with the typical resident aged 60. This is reflected in the age structure, as 40% of people are seniors, while children under 15 have fallen to just 12.9% since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far fewer than in the rest of the state. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, and the number of people born overseas is only 9.2%.

English is the primary language here, with only 0.7% of people using another tongue at home. This is among the lowest rates in the country, and nobody in the area reports speaking little or no English.

A little over half of the community identify with a religion, though 47.9% report having no religion. This figure has risen sharply by 27 percentage points since 2011, placing it well above the national average.

Education levels are among the lowest for similar areas, with only 5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 28% of residents have completed Year 12, which is far below the state and national figures.

Incomes are very low here, with the typical household earning just $790 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 6% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, placing this area among the lowest in the region.

Health challenges are common, as 45.2% of residents have a long-term health condition, far above the national figure. Around 10.4% of people need help with daily activities, which is among the highest for similar areas.

Volunteering is much higher than the national average at 22.8%, and 6.4% of residents have served in the Defence Force. However, far fewer people care for children unpaid compared to the rest of the state.

Homes are smaller and more likely to be occupied by one person, with 37.9% of residents living alone. This is far above the national average, and the typical home has only 1.9 people.

Housing is dominated by detached houses, and a huge 61.3% of homes are owned outright. This is far above the national figure, and typical weekly rent is just $200, which is much lower than most areas.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, as 0% of people commute by public transport. While there are a few bus stops, the walk to the nearest one can take up to 85 minutes.

Movement into the area is low, with 30.2% of residents having moved in the last five years, which is far below the national rate. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Working life is less common here, with only 35.2% of adults working or looking for work. The unemployment rate is 8.2%, which is a little above the state average, and many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

This area faces significant disadvantage, scoring only 2 out of 10 for overall advantage and access to resources. This places it among the lowest 20% of similar areas.

Crime rates are notably high, particularly for burglary and theft. Recorded offences per 100,000 people are much higher than most areas, and the overall crime rate rose by 46.7% over five years.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.4. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk for any residents.