Port Lincoln

The area has a much higher proportion of First Nations people than most, at 6.1%. While the population grew by about 1,086 people since 2011, the community is ageing, with the typical resident now 41.

Port Lincoln is predominantly Australian and English in ancestry, with 84.3% of people born in Australia. The proportion of overseas-born residents is 8.5%, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language here, and only 4.0% of residents use another language at home, a figure far below the national average. Very few people—just 0.3%—speak little or no English.

A majority of the community, 50.5%, now report having no religion, which is far above the national figure. This represents a significant increase of 20 percentage points since 2011.

The area has lower levels of formal qualifications than most, with 11.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree, far below the national 26.3%. However, Year 12 completion rose to 41.5% since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,301, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 11.5% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, though this has risen since 2011.

About 6.0% of residents need help with daily activities, which is higher than most areas. Long-term health conditions are reported at 28.2%, with asthma and arthritis being the most common.

Local residents are more likely to volunteer than most, with 19.2% participating, though this is lower than in 2011. Unpaid housework is also more common here than in other similar areas.

There are 996 First Nations people in the area, many of whom face significant challenges; the unemployment rate is 15.9%, which is well above the national average.

Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per household. There is a higher rate of people living alone (30.5%) and a much higher proportion of one-parent families (16.6%) than in most areas.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, making up 83.1% of dwellings. While the typical weekly rent of $240 is well below the national figure, 31.6% of households are renting.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, with 71.7% driving to work and very few (0.5%) using public transport. Public transport access is poor, with only 22 stops for the entire population.

The population is relatively stable, as fewer people moved house in the last five years (34.9%) compared to the national figure of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals stand at 11.2%.

Full-time employment is lower than in most areas at 52.3%. The workforce is concentrated in health care, retail, and agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

Overall advantage is low, ranking in the bottom 20% of similar areas. The community has a relatively low score for education and job skills, and recent population growth has been much slower than the state average.

The climate is mild, with an average maximum temperature of 21.0 degrees, well below the state average. Annual rainfall is 512mm, which is far above the South Australian average.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.8. Many residents lack easy access to essentials, as only 25.2% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.