5719, SA

The area is far younger than the national average, with 8.2% of the population being children under 15—a figure that rose from 0% in 2016. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 6.6% of the community, which is well above the state and national figures.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with recorded ancestry are predominantly Australian, English, or Scottish. Only 6.6% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the national average and marks a significant drop from 2016, when 22% spoke a language other than English.

A large majority of the community report no religion, at 62.3%. This is far above the national figure and represents a sharp rise of 28 percentage points since 2016.

No adults in this area hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national average. About 48.1% of residents completed Year 12, and many hold Certificate III or IV qualifications.

Incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with a typical personal weekly income of $1,017. Typical household weekly income is also well above the state figure at $2,166.

While 29.5% of residents have a long-term health condition—similar to the national average—no one in the community needs help with daily activities. Mental health conditions are reported by 9.8% of people, which is slightly above the national figure.

Volunteering is very common here, with 30.8% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. However, very few people provide unpaid care or look after children compared to other areas.

Homes are typically smaller than average, with 1.9 people per home. Most households consist of couples without children, and there are no one-parent families in the area.

The typical weekly rent is $330, which is a little above the South Australian average. Residents typically have 0.80 bedrooms per person, a figure that has risen since 2016.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. Interestingly, nearly half of the workforce (47.6%) gets to work by walking.

This is a highly mobile population, with 52.5% of residents having moved in the last five years. This is far above the national figure of 40.7%.

The workforce is very active, with 84.6% of adults working or looking for work, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Most residents are employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area has a lower overall advantage score than most similar regions, particularly in terms of education and job skills, where it ranks among the lowest 20% of areas.

The area is considered car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.4. There are no schools, health services, or grocery stores within a 15-minute walk of any home.