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The typical resident is 40 years old, and the area has a higher proportion of children under 15 than most similar places. While the population of seniors has risen to 17.8%, the community remains relatively balanced across all age groups.

This is a predominantly Australian-born community, with 83.8% born here. The proportion of people born overseas is 10.5%, which is far below the national figure of 27.7% and has fallen slightly since 2011.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, with 92.4% speaking it only. Only 2.1% of residents use another language at home, a figure that is far below both the state and national averages.

A majority of the community—50.1%—now report having no religion, which is far above the national average. This represents a significant shift, as this figure rose by 23 points since 2011.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with 13.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, there has been progress, as the number of people completing Year 12 rose by 10 points since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,544, which is slightly below the national figure. While incomes have risen since 2011, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week remains lower than in most other areas.

Health challenges are more common here, as 32.5% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national average. Mental health conditions are also more frequent than in most similar areas.

Local residents are highly active in their community; 22.3% are volunteers and 13.2% provide unpaid care. This spirit of service is seen in the fact that 4.1% of people have served in the Defence Force, much higher than most areas.

The First Nations population is small, making up 1.5% of the community. While unemployment for this group is higher than in most areas, Year 12 completion is well above the national average.

Homes here are typically larger, with an average of 2.6 people per dwelling. Family life is central to the area, with 57.7% of households consisting of couples with children.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 97.1% of all homes. Housing is more affordable than the national average, with a typical weekly rent of $260 and a typical monthly mortgage payment of $1,328.

Car dependence is very high, with only 0.4% of people commuting by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and only 2% of households have no motor vehicle at all.

The community is very stable, with 30.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent arrivals from overseas are also very rare at just 3%.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of 3.6% that is much lower than in most similar areas. Employment is spread across manufacturing, healthcare, and agriculture.

The area has a fair level of access to money and resources, ranking higher than 70% of similar areas. However, it ranks lower in terms of overall education and job skills.

The local climate is cooler than the state average, with a typical maximum temperature of 22.7 degrees. Annual rainfall is 425mm, which is far above the South Australian average.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a low walkability score of 2.8. Most residents live far from essential services, with only 27.7% within a 15-minute walk of groceries.