5603, SA

The typical resident is 47, which is far older than the Australian average. While children under 15 make up 17.8% of the population, seniors aged 65 and over are well above the national figure at 21.3%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people (6.4%) compared to the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the dominant language, with only 1.7% of people using another language at home, which is far below the national average.

A higher than usual 44.8% of residents report no religion, a figure that has risen by 12 points since 2011.

Education levels are lower than the state and national figures, with only 14.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, though 40.3% of people have completed Year 12.

Typical family incomes are well below the national figure, with the typical family earning $1,330 a week. Only 10.9% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

People needing help with daily activities are much less common here (2.6%) than in most other areas. Long-term health conditions are around the national average at 30.3%.

Participation in unpaid work is very high, with 35.2% of people caring for children unpaid and 25.1% doing significant housework, well above the national average.

Family structures are varied, with 56.4% being couples with children, though a higher than usual 30.1% of people live alone.

The area is dominated by separate houses (93.6%), and 56.4% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31.0%.

Public transport is rarely used, with 0.0% of people commuting by it. Instead, most rely on cars, though 19.6% of the workforce now works from home.

The population is relatively stable, as the 26.0% of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national figure. However, recent overseas arrivals rose to 14.8% since 2016.

Agriculture is the primary industry, employing 43.3% of the workforce. About 60.3% of adults are working or looking for work, with an unemployment rate of 4.0%.

The area scores a 4 out of 10 for overall advantage, placing it below about 60% of similar areas.

The area has a higher than average recorded offence rate, with theft and property damage being the most common crimes.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.5. It is far below the state average for access to schools and health services within a 15-minute walk.