5660, SA

The area has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most, at 7.7%. It is far younger than the national figure, with children under 15 making up 7.7% of the population—a sharp fall from 31.1% in 2016.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas. Most people identify with Australian, Irish, or English ancestry.

English is the only language spoken here, with no one using another language at home or struggling with English, which is far below the state and national figures.

A large majority of residents, 66.7%, report having no religion, which is far above the national figure and has risen by 29 points since 2016.

About 53.3% of residents have completed Year 12, though only 9.1% hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national average.

Typical weekly household incomes are $2,124, well above the state figure. Personal weekly incomes are around $725, which is about the same as the South Australian typical figure.

Residents are in very good health, with no one needing help with daily activities and a long-term health condition rate of 10.3%, far below the national figure of 27.7%.

Volunteering is very high at 45.5%, and 36.4% of people provide unpaid childcare, though the rate of volunteering has fallen since 2016.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household, and half of all families consist of couples with children.

Renting is exceptionally cheap, with a typical weekly rent of only $50, far below the national figure of $375.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as there are no public transport stops or routes. About 24% of people work from home, which is far above the state average.

The population is very stable, with no one moving into the area in the last five years, a drop of 35 points since 2016.

Employment is strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and 64.0% of people working full-time. Most residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area sits around the middle for overall advantage, with a score of 6 out of 10 compared to other similar areas.

The area is completely car-dependent, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, park, health service, or grocery store.