Hahndorf - Echunga

This is a much older area than most, with a typical age of 48 and a senior population that has risen to 26.2% since 2011. Children under 15 make up 16.0% of the community, which is a little below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and 16.1% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English, Australian, and German are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the primary language here, with only 4.4% of people using another tongue at home. This is far below both the state and national figures.

A little more than 47% of people report having no religion, a figure that has risen by 19 points since 2011. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 44.2%.

The community is well-qualified, with 26.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the state average and has risen since 2011.

Incomes are generally high; 26.2% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the national figure. The typical family weekly income has risen by $572 since 2011 to reach $2,333.

A higher than usual number of residents live with long-term health conditions, such as arthritis and mental health issues. About 7% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national average.

Volunteering is very common here, with 25.4% of people pitching in, far above the national figure. There is also a high rate of people providing unpaid care and doing housework.

First Nations people make up 0.6% of the population. This group has a typical personal income of $630, which is well above the state average.

Families tend to be larger than average, with 2.6 people per home. One-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 42.6% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Renting is much less common here, with only 13.3% of households renting.

Most people rely on cars, with 59.4% driving to work. While public transport use is low at 1.9%, 16.6% of the workforce now works from home, a rise of 8.2 points since 2011.

The community is relatively stable, with 30.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals have also fallen since 2011.

Unemployment is much lower than in most areas at 3.6%. The workforce is concentrated in health care, construction, and education.

The area is highly advantaged, ranking in the top 20% for overall advantage. This is supported by strong access to money and resources.

The climate is much cooler than the state average, with a typical maximum temperature of 19.9 degrees. It also receives far more rainfall than most of South Australia.

The area is considered somewhat walkable, though many homes are far from parks and groceries. About 52% of homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed, which is far below the state average.