Nuriootpa

The area is much older than most similar places, with seniors making up 25.9% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 17.2%. Children under 15 make up 15.9%, a figure that has fallen since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia (86.9%), and only 9.5% were born overseas, which is far below the national average of 27.7%. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and German.

English is the dominant language, with 94.4% of people using it at home. Only 2.7% of residents use another language, which is far below the South Australian figure of 17.8%.

Nearly half of the community (45.0%) reports having no religion, a figure that rose 25 points since 2011. This is well above the national average of 38.9%.

Qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 12.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the state average at 44.2%.

Typical household incomes are well below the national figure, with the usual weekly income being $1,326. Only 11.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much lower than most areas.

Long-term health conditions are very common here, affecting 36.4% of people. This is well above the national average, and 7.8% of residents need help with daily activities.

Local residents are very active in their community, with 21.0% volunteering, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid housework is also more common here than in most areas.

First Nations residents are younger than the state average, with a typical age of 21. While unemployment is well above the national figure at 17.5%, Year 12 completion is far above the state average at 45.3%.

Living alone is common here, with 30.0% of people in single-person households. Homes are slightly smaller than the national typical, with 2.3 people per home.

The area is dominated by separate houses (93.1%) and large homes, with 83.3% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is less common than in most areas, and typical weekly rents are much lower than the national figure at $295.

Residents are heavily reliant on cars, with 70.3% driving to work and only 0.3% using public transport. Very few people work from home compared to the national average.

The community is relatively stable, with 37.3% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 6.9% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

The local workforce is mainly employed in manufacturing, health care, and retail. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is much lower than in most similar areas.

Overall advantage is lower than for 70% of similar areas. However, the population is growing quickly, with an 8.1% increase since 2021, which is a little above the state average.

The area is relatively cool and wet compared to the state average, with an average annual rainfall of 419mm and a typical minimum temperature of 9.3°C.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.1. While many people live within a 15-minute walk of a park, no one is within that distance of a health service.