5734, SA

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 67.5% of the population, a figure that rose slightly since 2011. The community is quite young, with a typical age of 39, and many residents are in de facto relationships.

Everyone in this area was born in Australia, with no overseas births recorded in the latest census. English is the most common ancestry at 20.2%.

About 14.0% of people use a language other than English at home, which is higher than in most similar areas. However, no one reported speaking little or no English.

The area has a very high proportion of people with no religion at 63.2%, which is far above the national figure and has risen by 19 points since 2011.

Educational attainment is much lower than the state and national averages, with only 8.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree. However, the share of people who completed Year 12 rose by 21 points since 2011 to 32.0%.

Incomes are among the lowest in the country, with a typical weekly household income of $706. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the South Australian figure.

Residents report fewer long-term health conditions than most of the country, with 18.4% having one. Notably, no one reported needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

Volunteer rates are 14.6%, which is about the same as the national figure. Fewer people provide unpaid childcare or housework compared to most other areas.

Homes are larger than usual with 2.6 people per household, though 38.5% of people live alone. There is a very high rate of one-parent families at 28.8%.

Renters make up 87.2% of the area and no one owns their home outright. Rents are very low, with a typical weekly cost of just $75.

Public transport is nonexistent here, with no stops or routes. Because of this, 40.9% of people walk to work, though 35.0% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The community is relatively stable, as only 25.0% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national average.

Full-time employment is very high at 81.8%, though the unemployment rate of 10.4% is well above the state average. Many people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

This area is among the most disadvantaged in the state, scoring the lowest possible rank for overall advantage, education, and access to resources.

The area is somewhat walkable, with 88% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or health service, despite the total lack of public transport.