Pooraka - Cavan

The population grew by 4.5% to 8,080 people by 2021. It is a relatively young community, with the typical age being 38, which is noticeably younger than the South Australian average of 41.

People born overseas make up 38.1% of the population, a figure far above both the state and national averages. Common ancestries include English, Australian, and Vietnamese.

Language diversity is very high, with 39.6% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and 8.4% of residents speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in other similar areas, with 32.1% of people reporting no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels have risen, with 51.2% of residents completing Year 12. However, the 18.0% of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is well below the national figure.

Typical weekly household income is $1,263, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 9.8% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a rate far below the national average.

People needing help with daily activities make up 7.3% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas. Long-term health conditions are reported by 29.0% of residents.

Volunteering is low at 11.0%, which is well below the national figure. However, 13.0% of people provide unpaid care, a rate higher than most similar areas.

There are 160 First Nations people in the area. This group faces significant challenges, with an unemployment rate of 17.0% and a typical personal income of $419, both well below the national figure.

Single-parent families make up 17.4% of households, which is much higher than most areas. About 28.3% of people live alone.

Most people live in separate houses, and 82.4% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Typical weekly rent is $300, which is well below the national figure of $375.

Public transport access is a strong point, with 96.7% of homes within a 10 minute walk of a stop. However, only 6.1% of people work from home, which is far below the national figure.

Movement into the area is lower than most places, with 33.3% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 14.0% of the population.

The unemployment rate is 7.1%, which is a little above the national figure of 5.1%. The most common industries for workers are health care, manufacturing, and retail.

The area ranks low for overall advantage, with a score of 906. It is smaller than about 87% of similar areas in terms of access to money and resources.

The area sees an average annual rainfall of 430mm, which is far above the state average of 143mm. Average maximum temperatures are around 23.0 degrees.

While almost everyone lives near a park or public transport, the area is far below the state average for walking access to groceries and health services.