Yorke Peninsula - North

The population is far older than the state and national figures, with 35.9% of people aged 65 and over. This has grown since 2011, while the proportion of children under 15 has fallen to 14.1%. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 5.1% of the community, which is a little above the national average.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born (83.5%), with English, Australian, and German being the most common ancestries. Only 8.2% of people were born overseas, a figure far below the national average.

English is the primary language for 90.7% of the area. Only 1.6% of people use another language at home, which is among the lowest proportions in the country.

Christianity is the most common faith at 48.2%, though those with no religion have risen significantly since 2011 to reach 41.2%.

Education levels are among the lowest at this level, with only 8.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the national figure, though it has risen slightly since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,003, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 7.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, placing the area among the lowest for income.

Long-term health conditions are very common, affecting 39.3% of people, which is far above the national average. Arthritis is the most reported condition, and 7.8% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very high here at 28%, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care is also common, and 4.3% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the community, though they face high unemployment at 22.2% and a typical personal income of $407, which is well below the national figure.

Homes are typically small, with just 2.1 people per household. This is partly because 33.3% of people live alone, a proportion well above the national average.

Housing is dominated by separate houses (93%) and high rates of ownership, with 54.4% of homes owned outright. Rents are very low, with a typical weekly cost of $200.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with only 0.3% of people using public transport to commute. Most homes have at least one vehicle, and the typical drive to the city takes nearly two hours.

The population is very stable, as only 27.6% of people have moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also very rare at 2.3%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 25.9% of the workforce. Only 44.4% of adults are working or looking for work, far below the national figure.

The area is ranked low for overall advantage and access to resources. Population growth has also been much lower than the state average since 2021.

The region is drier than most of South Australia, with an average annual rainfall of 368mm. Maximum and minimum temperatures are generally lower than the state average.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.3. Most homes are far from groceries, health services, and public transport.