5581, SA

The typical resident is 65, making the area far older than the rest of Australia. Seniors make up 50.9% of the population, while children under 15 account for only 4.9%, a figure that has fallen since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the most common ancestries are English and Australian. Only 12.3% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure.

English is the dominant language, with only 1.4% of people using another language at home. This is far below the state and national averages, and no residents reported speaking little or no English.

About half of the community identifies as Christian, while 41.7% report no religion. The proportion of people with no religion has risen by 19 points since 2011.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 9.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 28.5% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national average.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical weekly household income of $938, far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 8.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are very common here, affecting 40.3% of residents—well above the state average. Arthritis is the most reported condition, affecting 20.8% of the population.

Volunteering is much more common here than elsewhere, with 26.7% of people participating. A high number of residents, 32.2%, also spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

The community is largely made up of smaller households, and 37% of people live alone. This helps explain why the area has among the lowest number of people per home at 1.8.

Home ownership is very high, with 61.2% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Most residents live in separate houses, and the typical weekly rent of $250 is well below the national average.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with no one commuting by public transport and a very long drive time to the city. Only 2.2% of homes have no motor vehicle.

About 36.6% of residents moved here in the last five years, a rate similar to the state average. However, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Working age residents are fewer here, with only 37.5% of adults working or looking for work. Common industries for those employed include accommodation and food services, retail, and agriculture.

The area ranks lower than most similar areas for overall advantage, with a score of 952 compared to the national average of 1,000.

Rates of assault, burglary, and theft are much lower than in most areas. However, motor vehicle theft is higher than average.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.6. While many can walk to health services or groceries, there are no schools within a 15-minute walk.