5607, SA

The population is older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 44. It is a family-heavy area where 20% are children under 15, which is much higher than most similar areas.

This is a very traditional Australian community, with 84.5% born in Australia. Only 6.6% of residents were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the dominant language, used by 88.1% of people at home. Very few residents speak another language, and only 0.1% speak little or no English, which is well below the national figure.

A large number of residents have no religion, accounting for 47.8% of the population. This figure is well above the national average and has risen by 18 points since 2011.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 12.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%, though Year 12 completion rose to 41% since 2011.

Weekly household incomes are typical for the state at $1,504. While typical personal income is about the same as the national figure at $784, those earning over $2,000 a week are well below the national average.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas. Only 24.9% have a long-term health condition, which is well below the South Australian average of 31%.

Volunteering is very common here, with 27% of people helping out—far above the national figure of 14.1%. This community also sees much higher rates of unpaid childcare and housework than most areas.

Families are the norm here, as 58.1% are couples with children. Consequently, the area has fewer people living alone and far fewer one-parent families than the state average.

Housing is almost entirely made up of separate houses, representing 97.7% of homes. A high number of residents own their homes outright, and renting is far less common than across Australia.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 0.9% of homes lacking a motor vehicle. Public transport is virtually non-existent, with no routes or stops serving the population.

The community is very stable, as far fewer people moved in the last five years compared to the rest of the country. Recent arrivals from overseas are also well below the national average.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is a major employer for 23.5% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 3%, which is a little below the national figure.

Residents generally have good access to money and resources, ranking higher than about 80% of similar areas. Overall, the area sits slightly above the national average for general advantage.

The crime rate has risen by 40% over the last five years, which is much higher than most areas. However, the rate of property damage is much lower than in most other places.

This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score far below the state average. Most homes are not within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport.