5571, SA

The typical resident is 61, which is far older than the national figure of 38. Children under 15 make up only 10.7% of the community, a figure well below the state and national averages.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far fewer here than in the rest of the state. English and German are the most common ancestries after Australian.

English is the dominant language, with only 1.8% of people using another tongue at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%. Very few people here speak little or no English.

About half the population identifies as Christian, while 39.1% report no religion. This last group has grown by 17 points since 2011.

Schooling levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 31.5% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical weekly household incomes are among the lowest in the country at $916, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 5.2% of homes earn $3,000 or more a week.

Long-term health conditions are very common, affecting 43.0% of residents, which is far above the national average. Arthritis and diabetes are the most frequent conditions reported.

Volunteering is much more common here than elsewhere, with 28.8% of people helping out. Unpaid care for others is also higher than usual, though far fewer people are caring for children.

Homes are generally small, with a typical size of 2.0 people. This is consistent with the fact that 34.7% of people live alone, a figure well above the national average.

Ownership is very high, with 54.9% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Most people live in separate houses, and typical weekly rents are lower than the national average at $230.

The area is very remote, with a typical drive time to the city of 116 minutes. Because of this, public transport is rarely used, and 59.1% of workers rely on a car to get to their jobs.

The community is quite stable, as fewer people have moved in the last five years compared to most other areas. Recent arrivals from overseas are also very rare.

Only 40.2% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%. Agriculture, health, and retail are the main industries for those employed.

The area ranks low for overall advantage and access to resources compared to other regions, placing it in the bottom 20% of similar areas.

Burglary rates are much lower than in most areas, though the overall crime rate has risen by 12.1% over the last five years.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Most residents cannot reach groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.