5573, SA

The population is much older than average, with a typical age of 51 and a high proportion of seniors aged 65 and over. About 11.3% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which is well above the South Australian figure.

Most people were born in Australia, and those with overseas ancestry are predominantly of English, German, or Scottish descent. Only 5.9% of the community was born overseas, a figure far below the national average.

English is the primary language for the vast majority of residents. Only 2.3% use another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian, while 35.5% report no religion. This figure for non-religious residents has risen 15 points since 2011, though it remains lower than in most other areas.

Educational attainment is much lower than the national average, with only 8.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the state figure, though it has risen since 2011.

Typical incomes are well below the national figure, with the usual household earning $1,088 a week. Only 9.5% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is much lower than in most other areas.

Health needs are significant here, with 36.6% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is well above the national average, and 8% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common, with 26.3% of people helping out, which is far above the national figure. This community spirit is also seen in the 14.3% of people who provide unpaid care.

Many residents live alone, accounting for 32.3% of households, which is well above the national average. This is consistent with the area's older population and smaller typical household size.

Housing is overwhelmingly detached, with 95.2% of homes being separate houses. A striking 50.6% of these are owned outright, far above the state average, while typical rents are much lower than the national figure.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with no one commuting by public transport and a very long drive time to the city. While 17% of people work from home, most rely on private vehicles for travel.

The community is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas are also few, at 4.6%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries, employing 30.5% of the workforce. Only 45.4% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure.

This area ranks very low for overall advantage, scoring 2 out of 10. This reflects the combination of lower educational attainment and limited access to money and resources.

Crime rates are much higher than in most areas, particularly for assault, burglary, and property damage. Recorded offences per 100,000 people are significantly above average.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a very low walkability score. Most homes are far from parks, schools, and health services, with few residents within a 15-minute walk of basic amenities.