5733, SA

The area is notably older than most, with the typical resident aged 48 and a rising number of seniors. Children under 15 make up 19.4% of the population, which is a little above the national average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas birthplaces make up only 9.3%, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 85.3% of the community. Only 5.4% of people use another language at home, and no one reported speaking little or no English.

A majority of people here have no religion, at 56.6%, which is far above the national figure. This trend has risen sharply by 20 points since 2016.

Educational attainment is much lower than the national average, with only 33% of people completing Year 12. Just 6.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below most areas.

Typical household incomes are among the lowest in the country at $900 a week, though personal weekly incomes are slightly above the national figure of $805.

Residents report far fewer long-term health conditions and mental health issues than the state or national averages. Only 3.9% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common here, with 32.1% of people pitching in—far above the national figure. Unpaid care for others is also well above the national average.

Living alone is very common, with 51% of people in single-person households. This is far above the national figure, and the typical home holds only 1.9 people.

Renting is much more common here than elsewhere, at 38.8%, but typical weekly rents are very low at just $80. While 36.7% own their homes outright, almost no one has a mortgage.

The area is heavily car-dependent with no public transport stops and no one commuting by bus or train. Interestingly, 28.1% of workers operate from home, which is far above the national average.

The community is relatively stable, with only 25.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is much lower than most other areas.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing employ over half the workforce. Full-time employment is very high at 73.7%, far above the national figure, though the unemployment rate has risen to 5.0%.

The area ranks very low for access to money and resources, placing it among the most disadvantaged 10% of similar areas.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.6, as very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport.