5724, SA

The typical resident is 35, making the area noticeably younger than both South Australia and Australia. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 6.0% of the population, which is well above the state average, though this is a big drop from 2011.

About 23.8% of people were born overseas, a figure that has risen sharply since 2011. While Australian is the most common ancestry at 25.0%, there are also notable English, Irish, and Scottish roots.

Language diversity is high, with 27.4% of people using a language other than English at home, which is well above the national figure. This is consistent with the high proportion of overseas-born residents, and 7.1% of people speak little or no English.

People with no religion make up 42.9% of the community, which is slightly lower than the state average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 36.9%.

The area is well-qualified, with 59.2% of residents having completed Year 12 and 22.7% holding a bachelor degree or higher. These figures have both risen significantly since 2011.

Incomes are high, with the typical household earning $2,083 a week, which is well above the state average. A striking 16.0% of people earn $2,000 or more every week.

Long-term health conditions are far less common here than in the rest of the state, at only 13.1%. However, mental health conditions are reported by 10.7% of residents, which is a little above the national figure.

Volunteering is much lower than in most areas at 13.3%. Interestingly, the area has a higher proportion of former Defence Force members (4.4%) than the state and national averages.

Living arrangements are unusual, with 58.3% of people living alone, far above the national figure. While 70.6% of families are couples with children, the typical home only has 2.1 people.

Rents are very low, with a typical weekly cost of $113, far below the state and national figures. Separate houses make up 54.2% of homes, which is far lower than the state average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 0% of people use public transport to get to work. However, 26.7% of workers now work from home, which is far above the state average.

There has been significant movement, with 42.7% of people moving in the last five years. This is driven by recent overseas arrivals, who now make up 45.0% of the population.

Employment is very strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and 86.7% of people working full-time. Nearly half of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area has a low score for education and job skills and sits below the state average for overall advantage, ranking at 4 out of 10.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 2.5, though it is surprisingly easy to reach groceries (73.1%) and health services (71.9%) on foot.