5611, SA

A significant 5.6% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the state and national figures. The area is far older than most, with a typical age of 54 and a much lower proportion of children than the rest of Australia.

Most residents were born in Australia (72%), and the most common ancestries are English, Australian, and German. The share of people born overseas is 13.6%, which is far below the national figure.

English is the dominant language, with 81.6% of people using it only at home. This is far below the national average for language diversity, and no one in the area speaks little or no English.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, as the 32% who report no religion is well below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common faith at 40.8%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than the national average, with only 8.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. There are no schools within 3km of the residents.

Incomes are among the lowest in the country, with a typical household earning just $584 a week. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state and national figures.

Health challenges are common, with 40.8% of people living with a long-term condition, far above the national figure of 27.7%. This is reflected in the high 12% of residents who need help with daily activities.

Community spirit is high, with 26.4% of people volunteering, which is far above the national average. A notable 8.6% of residents have served in the Defence Force, well above the state figure.

Living alone is very common, with 56.7% of people in single-person households, far above the national figure of 25.6%. This helps explain why the typical home holds only 1.8 people.

All residents live in separate houses, and 56.7% own theirs outright, which is far above the national average. Rents and mortgage payments are very low, with typical weekly rent at just $130.

The area is heavily car-dependent, as no one commutes by public transport and a typical home has only one vehicle. However, 12.5% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national average.

The population is very stable, with only 12.3% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment rates are very low, with only 31.1% of adults working or looking for work, far below the national average. Many who do work are in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is among the most disadvantaged in the country, scoring the lowest possible rank for overall advantage, education, and access to resources.

While some homes are within walking distance of parks and public transport, the area is mostly car-dependent. There are no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk.