Mount Barker Surrounds

The community is slightly older than the state average, with the typical resident aged 43. While the proportion of seniors has risen by 6.3 points since 2011, children under 15 make up 18.5% of the population.

This is a very traditional area with 82% of people born in Australia and far fewer overseas-born residents than the national average. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 92.6% of the population. Very few people use another language at home, a figure that is far below the national average.

A large majority of residents—58.1%—report having no religion, which is far above the national figure. This represents a significant increase of 20 points since 2011.

About 19.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is a little below the state average. Year 12 completion has risen by 7.4 points since 2011 to reach 53.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,784, which is a little above the state average. This is a continuing upward trend, with typical incomes rising by $499 since 2011.

The area is healthier than most similar places, with a much lower rate of people needing help with daily activities. However, 9.6% of residents have a mental health condition.

Local residents are very active in their community, with 22.8% volunteering, which is well above the national figure. Unpaid care and housework are also much more common here than in most similar areas.

There are 73 First Nations people in the area, and they are noticeably younger than the state average with a typical age of 17. The unemployment rate for this group is 0.0%, which is far below the national figure.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household. Family life is central here, as 59.7% of households consist of couples with children.

Almost every home is a separate house (99.3%), and 85.9% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very uncommon, with only 9.9% of households renting, far below the national figure.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with only 0.9% of people commuting by public transport. Very few homes lack a motor vehicle, and the typical drive time to the city is 53 minutes.

The population is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is much lower than in most similar areas.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is a little below the national figure.

The area is well-off, with an advantage score that puts it ahead of 60% of all areas. Recent population growth has been 7.8%, which is a little above the state average.

The local climate is cooler than the state average, with a typical minimum temperature of 9.7 degrees. Annual rainfall is far above the South Australian average.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.3. Access to amenities is limited, as only 25.4% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.