5583, SA

This area is much older than most, with 42.5% of the population aged 65 and over, a figure far above the national average. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 10.0%, which is well below the South Australian figure. The population grew by 22% since 2011, adding about 152 people.

Most residents were born in Australia (77.6%), and the community has a strong English and Australian ancestry. The proportion of people born overseas is 12.9%, which is far below the national figure of 27.7% and has fallen slightly since 2011.

English is the dominant language, with 90.6% of people using it at home. Only 1.0% of residents use another language, a figure far below the national average, and no one in the area reported speaking little or no English.

Christianity is the most common religion at 48.6%. There has been a significant shift since 2011, with the proportion of people reporting no religion rising by 21 points to reach 40.3%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 7.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Those who completed Year 12 make up 32.2%, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical household earning $794 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 5.2% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, although typical incomes have risen since 2011.

Health challenges are common here, with 44.0% of people reporting a long-term health condition, far above the national average. This is reflected in the 10.9% of residents who need help with daily activities, a rate well above most areas.

Volunteerism is much higher than most areas at 26.9%. There is also a strong connection to the military, with 7.3% of residents having served in the Defence Force, well above the national figure.

The community consists largely of small households, with 42.1% of people living alone. This is far above the national average, and the typical home contains just 1.9 people.

Home ownership is very high, with 56.9% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Most people live in separate houses, and typical weekly rents are much lower than the national average at $205.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with 0.0% of people commuting by public transport. While there are 5 public transport stops, the walk to the nearest one takes about 35 minutes, which is higher than most areas.

The population is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years compared to most areas. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas since the last census.

Only 34.3% of adults are working or looking for work, far below the national average. For those employed, common industries include accommodation and food, as well as agriculture and construction.

The area ranks among the lowest for overall advantage and job skills compared to similar areas. It scores a 1 out of 10 for both education and job skills.

The community is relatively safe, with property damage and theft rates much lower than most areas. The burglary rate is also among the lowest at this level.

Walkability is low, and the area is mostly car-dependent with a score of 3.2. While many homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, there is no access to schools or health services within that distance.