5641, SA

The area has a diverse age profile, with children under 15 making up 21.8% of the population, which is well above the national figure. Seniors aged 65 and over are also common at 22.8%, while the typical resident is 43 years old.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has one of the lowest proportions of overseas-born people at 4.5%, which is far below the state and national levels.

English is the dominant language, with 91.5% of people using it at home. Only 1.8% of residents use another language, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

A large portion of the community reports no religion at 45.9%, a figure that has risen by 16 percentage points since 2011 and sits well above the national average.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 10.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 38.8% completing Year 12, both of which are far below national levels.

Typical weekly household income is $1,273, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 7.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure much lower than most areas.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 30.7% of residents, which is about the same as the state average. Around 4.9% of people need help with daily activities.

Community spirit is very high, with 43.9% of people volunteering—far above the national rate of 14.1%. This engagement is seen alongside a higher-than-average rate of people performing unpaid housework and childcare.

The community is dominated by couples with children (56.6%) and those without (37.0%), though 30.8% of people live alone, which is higher than in most areas.

Housing is overwhelmingly detached, with 96% of homes being separate houses. Home ownership is very high, as 51.5% of residents own their homes outright, resulting in a typical weekly rent of just $150.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with 0% of people commuting by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and 18.7% of the workforce works from home.

The population is very stable, with only 21.5% of people moving in the last five years—one of the lowest rates for similar areas. However, there has been a rise in recent arrivals from overseas to 20.0%.

Employment is strong, with a very low unemployment rate of 2.2% and a high percentage of full-time workers (63.7%). Nearly 40% of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area sits around the middle for most advantage measures, scoring a 6 out of 10 for overall advantage and access to resources.

The community experiences some of the lowest rates of assault and property damage, though the robbery rate is much higher than in most areas.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 3.4. Very few homes are within walking distance of public transport, reflecting its rural setting.