5633, SA

The area is noticeably younger than the state average, with 23.1% of the population being children under 15. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 3.5% of the community, a figure that has risen since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 4.9% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English is the primary ancestry for about a third of the population.

Language diversity is very low, with only 1.4% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far below the South Australian average of 17.8%.

More than half of the community identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 36.0% of the population, a figure that has risen by 23 points since 2011.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 7.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, there are many schools per 1,000 children compared to other similar areas.

Incomes are well below the national figure, with a typical family earning $1,347 a week. Only 6.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents are generally healthier than those in other areas, with only 27.3% reporting a long-term health condition. This is slightly lower than the national average.

Volunteering is exceptionally common here, with 40.7% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid housework and childcare are also more common than in most areas.

Families tend to be traditional, with 55.2% being couples with children. However, people living alone make up 31.7% of households, which is higher than the state average.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 47.1% of homes are owned outright. Rents and mortgage payments are among the lowest in the country, with typical weekly rent at just $123.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no public transport routes or stops. Interestingly, 26.8% of people work from home, which is far above the state average.

The community is very stable, as only 26.4% of residents have moved in the last five years, far lower than the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing employ 58.7% of the workforce. Full-time employment is higher than most areas, with 62.3% of the population working full-time.

The area ranks well for job skills but lower for general access to money and resources. Overall, its advantage score is slightly below the national average.

While assault rates are much lower than most areas, burglary and theft rates are higher. Recorded offences have increased significantly over the last five years.

Walkability is very low, with a score of 2.7, making it mostly car-dependent. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, or health services.