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5715, SA

7,239 km²

A total of 100% of adults are working or looking for work in postcode 5715, a figure far above the national average. This is a sparsely populated area of just 30 people that has shrunk by 29% since 2016. The community is mostly made up of middle-aged adults, and the population is noticeably older than the national figure. Its character is defined by a highly employed workforce and a very high typical personal income.

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The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than the Australian average. It is a small community where children under 15 make up 13.3% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Everyone in this area was born in Australia, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian, English, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the only language used at home here. This means there are no residents who speak little or no English, a result well below the national figure.

About 40% of people report having no religion, which is a little above the national figure. This is a significant increase from 2016, when only 19% identified this way.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with no adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Around 42.9% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Typical weekly personal incomes are $1,093, which is well above the national figure. This high earning power is reflected in the fact that 19% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, a result much higher than most areas.

About 13.3% of people need help with daily activities, which is well above the national figure. Long-term health conditions are reported by 30% of residents, which is a little above the national average.

Over half the community (52.4%) are unpaid carers for children, a figure far above the national average. However, volunteering is lower than most areas at 14.3%.

The typical household contains 2.4 people, which is about the same as the national figure. One-parent families make up 16% of households, slightly above the national average.

Homes in this area are less crowded than usual, with only 0.6 people per bedroom. This is well below the national figure of 0.8.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes. Because of this, 26.1% of people work from home, which is well above the national figure.

This is a mobile population, with 44.4% of residents having moved in the last five years. This is well above the national figure and has risen 14 points since 2016.

Employment is very strong, with 87% of people working full-time, far above the national figure. Most of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, fishing, or mining.

Residents have a very high level of job skills, scoring a 9 out of 10. Overall, the area's advantage score is 1,017, which is larger than about 69% of similar areas.

With a walkability score of 0, this area is completely car-dependent. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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