5732, SA

The area has a very high Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population at 51.4%, though this fell 12 points since 2011. Residents are noticeably older than the state average, with a typical age of 46, and many live in de facto relationships.

Most people were born in Australia (80.8%), and the proportion of overseas-born residents is far below the national figure. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries reported.

A third of residents use a language other than English at home, which is far above the national average. Despite this diversity, no one in the area reported speaking little or no English.

Half of the population reports having no religion, a figure well above the state average. This is a significant increase of 14 points since 2011.

Educational attainment is among the lowest in the region, with only 5.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. While the number of people completing Year 12 rose 12 points since 2011, it remains far below the national figure.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical weekly household income of just $641. This is far below the national figure of $1,746, and only 5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, particularly arthritis and asthma. However, the rate of people needing help with daily activities is well below the state average.

Volunteerism is very high at 36.4%, which is far above the national figure. In contrast, the proportion of people doing unpaid housework or caring for children is well below the state average.

Nearly half of all residents (46.7%) live alone, and one-parent families are far more common here than in most other areas. Because of this, homes are smaller, with just 2.0 people per home on average.

Renting is much more common than usual at 40%, though typical weekly rent is very low at $90. About 36.7% of homes are owned outright, and the majority are separate houses.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with no public transport stops available. Interestingly, 27.1% of people walk to work, and 13.5% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state or national average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 12% of the population.

Unemployment is very high at 17.6%, which is far above the national rate. While full-time employment is higher than usual, fewer adults overall are working or looking for work compared to most areas.

The area ranks among the lowest for overall advantage, with the lowest possible score for access to money, resources, education, and job skills.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score, and no residents live within a 10-minute walk of public transport or a school. However, over two-thirds of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.