5640, SA

The community is far older than most areas, with 27.2% of people aged 65 and over. While seniors are common, there is also a higher than usual proportion of children under 15 at 18.7%.

This area has very few overseas-born residents at 4.8%, which is far below the national figure. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 1.4% of people using another language at home. This is far below the state and national averages.

Over half the population identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 38.9% of the community, a figure that rose by 15 points since 2011.

Qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 9.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. The proportion of people who completed Year 12 is also far below the national figure.

Incomes are generally lower than the national average, with a typical household earning $1,141 a week. However, the typical household income rose by $221 since 2011.

Mental health conditions are much less common here than in most areas. Around 6.6% of people need help with daily activities, which is about the same as the state average.

Volunteering is very common, with 38.4% of people helping out, a figure far above the national average. Unpaid care for others is also more frequent than in most areas.

Many people live alone here, accounting for 32.9% of households. This is well above the national figure and contributes to a lower typical number of people per home.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 97.4% of dwellings. Home ownership is very high, with 48.6% of homes owned outright, far above the national average.

Public transport is almost never used for commuting, as 0.0% of workers use it. Most people rely on cars, though 14.4% of the workforce now works from home.

The population is very stable, with only 27.4% of people moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the biggest employers, providing a quarter of all jobs. The unemployment rate is exceptionally low at 1.0%.

The area ranks lower than most similar areas for overall advantage and access to resources, with a score of 3 out of 10.

The community is very safe, with burglary and property damage rates among the lowest at this level. The overall crime rate fell by 33.3% over the last five years.

The area is somewhat walkable, and residents have far more walkable amenities per person than the state average. However, very few homes are within a short walk of public transport.