5651, SA

The area is much older than most, with a typical age of 52 and a children's population that has fallen to 12.7%. While the number of seniors rose 14 points since 2016 to 17.5%, the total population has shrunk to just 63 people.

Born in Australia, 92.1% of residents have an Australian, English, Irish, or Scottish ancestry. No one in the area was born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 96.8% of the community. Only 4.8% of people use another language at home, which is far below the South Australian figure of 17.8%.

Christianity is the most common faith at 69.8%. The proportion of people reporting no religion is 33.3%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is lower than most areas, with only 5.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. While 40.0% have completed Year 12, there are no schools within 3 km of the community.

Typical household incomes are much lower than the national figure, with a typical weekly income of $1,125. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week, and typical family incomes fell by $1,188 since 2016.

People needing help with daily activities rose to 7.9% since 2016, which is a little above the national average. However, 60.3% of residents report having no long-term health conditions.

Volunteerism is very high at 53.7%, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Many residents are also active in providing unpaid care, with 24.1% doing so, which is far above the state average.

Most homes consist of couples, with 51.2% having children and 48.8% without. There are no one-parent families in the area, and typical homes house 2.3 people.

Housing is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 83.3% owned outright, far above the national figure. Rents are very low, with a typical weekly rent of just $100.

The area is highly car-dependent, as 100% of homes have a motor vehicle and no one commutes via public transport. However, 21.4% of those who work do so from home.

The community is very stable, with only 5.0% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work at 77.8%, far above the national average. The local economy is led by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which employ 40.5% of the workforce.

The area ranks higher than about 70% of similar areas for overall advantage, with a score of 1,011, which is slightly above the national average.

The area is car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.2, as there are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.