Ceduna

The population is 2,697 and has grown slightly since 2011. The community is notably young, with 20.7% of people under 15, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 8.2% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

English is the main language for 82.2% of people. Those who use another language at home make up 9.4% of the community, which is far below the national average of 22.3%.

A large number of people report no religion at 43.6%, a figure that has risen by 22 points since 2011. Christianity is also common at 43.1%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 11.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree. Year 12 completion is also far below the national figure at 36.6%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,406, which is a little below the national figure. Incomes have risen since 2011, and 14.6% of households now earn $3,000 or more a week.

Residents report fewer long-term health conditions than the state average, with only 26.5% affected. Those needing help with daily activities make up 4.0% of the population.

Volunteering is very high here at 22.7%, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%. About 10.9% of people provide unpaid care.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the community, with 20.2% speaking a First Nations language. However, Year 12 completion is far below the national average at 25.6%.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, at 18.1%. About 30.2% of people live alone.

Detached houses are the norm for 90.9% of homes, and renting is much more common than elsewhere at 39.5%. Typical weekly rent is very low at $220.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with only 0.8% of people using public transport to commute. Very few homes have access to a public transport stop.

The community is relatively stable, as only 31.3% of people moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is higher than most areas at 61.2%. Many residents work in health care and social assistance, or education and training.

Ceduna is ranked among the least advantaged areas for access to money, resources, and job skills. Population growth since 2021 has been much lower than the state average.

The area is quite dry with average annual rainfall of 270mm, which is far above the state average but among the lowest for similar areas.

Most people are car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.4. Only 41.5% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of basic city amenities.