5720, SA

The typical resident is 40 years old, and the area has a much higher Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population (5.2%) than most similar places. There are far fewer children and seniors here than the state average, while de facto relationships are well above the national figure at 20.0%.

Most residents were born in Australia (73.4%), and the most common ancestries are Australian and English. The proportion of people born overseas is 15.9%, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the main language for 82.1% of the community. The number of people using another language at home is 6.7%, which is far below the South Australian average of 17.8%.

Nearly half the population (48.4%) reports having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average. This trend has grown significantly, rising 24 points since 2011.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 8.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, more people completed Year 12 since 2011, rising to 44.0%.

Personal incomes are far above the state and national figures, with the typical weekly personal income at $1,431. This is supported by a high proportion of top earners, as 19.7% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

Residents generally report better health than the state average, with fewer people needing help with daily activities (4.4%) and lower rates of long-term health and mental health conditions.

This area has a very strong military connection, with 12.9% of people having served in the Defence Force. Volunteering is also higher than most areas, with 22.3% of residents pitching in.

Single-person households are far more common here than elsewhere, while one-parent families are among the lowest at this level (3.0%). This is consistent with the fact that typical homes have only 1.7 people.

Renting is far more common here than across Australia, at 45.6%, though typical weekly rent is very low at $100. Most homes are separate houses and are quite large, with 83.3% having three or more bedrooms.

Commuting by public transport is higher than in most similar areas, yet the area has no public transport stops. Most people drive to work, though 24.2% walk.

The community is very transient, with 52.5% of people moving in the last five years, far above the national figure. In contrast, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The area has an exceptionally strong job market, with 78.0% of people employed full-time and an unemployment rate of 2.8%, which is much lower than most areas.

The area sits around the middle for overall advantage, though it ranks lower for access to money, resources, and job skills compared to 70% of similar areas.

The assault and property damage rates are much lower than most areas. Theft is the most common offence, making up half of the recorded activity.

Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or groceries, though there is no access to public transport or health services within that distance.