5575, SA

The typical resident is 57, making this area far older than most in Australia. This age profile is reflected in the high proportion of seniors and a much lower share of children under 15 compared to the state.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 83.9% born here, which is far below the national figure for overseas births. Most residents claim English or Australian ancestry.

English is the primary language for 91.6% of the area. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below both the state and national averages.

About 47.2% of residents report having no religion, which is well above the national figure. This has risen by 20 points since 2011.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 9.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 35.4% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Incomes are much lower than typical, with a typical weekly household earning $1,001. Only 6.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, far below the national average of 22.6%.

Long-term health conditions are very common, affecting 38.6% of people. This is far above the national figure, and 8.1% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is far more common here than elsewhere, with 28.1% of people helping out. There is also a high rate of unpaid housework and a higher-than-average number of former Defence Force members.

Many people live alone, accounting for 32.6% of homes, which is well above the national figure. Household sizes are generally smaller than in most other areas.

Home ownership is very high, with 54.9% of houses owned outright. Rents and mortgage payments are much lower than the national typicals, and 97.4% of homes are separate houses.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with 0% of people commuting by public transport. While most homes have at least one vehicle, the walk to the nearest transport stop takes much longer than in most areas.

The community is very stable, as the share of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas are also very rare.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the rest of the state. Agriculture is a major industry, employing 22.7% of the workforce.

Overall advantage is low, with the area scoring in the bottom 20% for job skills and general advantage compared to all other areas.

While burglary and theft rates are lower than in most areas, the crime rate has risen by 41.4% over the last five years.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, or health services.