Quorn - Lake Gilles

The area is far older than the national average, with 30.8% of people aged 65 and over. This senior population has risen by 11 points since 2011, while the proportion of children under 15 has fallen to 13.8%.

Most residents were born in Australia (82.3%), and only 7.4% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English, Scottish, and Irish ancestries are the most common alongside Australian.

English is the primary language here, with only 4.0% of people using another tongue at home. This is much lower than the rest of the country, and almost no one speaks little or no English.

People with no religion make up 44.8% of the community, a figure that rose 19 points since 2011. This is well above the national average, though it is about the same as the state figure.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 33.3% of people completing Year 12. Only 10.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,047, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 7.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is among the lowest for similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 34.1% of people. This is consistent with the older population, as 7.8% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very high, with 25.9% of people helping out, far above the national figure. A high number of residents also provide unpaid care, though the number of people caring for children has fallen.

First Nations people make up 11.0% of the community, well above the state average. About 18.2% speak a First Nations language, and the unemployment rate for this group is much lower than in most other areas.

Many people live alone here, accounting for 37.7% of households. This is far above the national average, and the typical home holds only 2.0 people.

Housing is mostly made up of separate houses (93.1%), and 46.9% of homes are owned outright. This is far above the national figure, and the typical weekly rent is very low at $175.

The area is very car-dependent, with 57.1% of workers driving to work and very few using public transport. Only 3.2% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, with only 24.7% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national average, and recent overseas arrivals have fallen since 2011.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are major employers, and 51.9% of adults are working or looking for work. This is much lower than most areas, likely due to the high number of retirees.

Overall advantage is low, ranking in the bottom 20% of areas. The community has limited access to money, resources, and job skills compared to similar regions.

The area receives 265mm of annual rainfall, which is far above the South Australian average. The average maximum temperature is 25.8 degrees, slightly lower than the state figure.

Most of the area is car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.1. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport.