Roxby Downs

The area is far younger than the state and national averages, with 25.5% of people being children under 15. Seniors are very rare here, as people aged 65 and over make up only 1.6% of the population.

Most residents were born in Australia (74.3%), and the community has far fewer overseas-born residents than the national average.

English is the main language for nearly 80% of people, and the proportion of residents who speak another language at home is well below the state figure.

A majority of people (52.8%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and has risen 22 points since 2011.

While the proportion of adults with a university degree is far below the national figure, many residents hold trade qualifications, with 44.1% holding a Certificate III or IV.

Incomes are among the highest in the country, with a typical family earning $3,467 a week and 49.1% of households earning over $3,000 weekly.

Residents are generally healthy, with long-term health conditions and the need for daily assistance being well below the state and national averages.

Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 34.7% of people caring for children, which is well above the national figure.

First Nations residents in Roxby Downs have a typical personal income that is far above the state and national figures, and a Year 12 completion rate that is also well above average.

Families with children are common, making up 70.2% of households, and the typical home has 2.7 people, which is higher than most areas.

Rental properties are very common, with 67.1% of households renting, far above the national average. Most people live in separate houses, and the typical weekly rent of $260 is well below the national figure.

The town is heavily reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops and 44.6% of homes have two vehicles.

This is a highly mobile community, with 56.7% of people having moved in the last five years—far above the national average.

Mining is the primary industry, employing 49.9% of the workforce, and 75.2% of residents work full-time, which is far above the national average.

The area is more advantaged than 60% of similar regions, though population growth has been very low, falling 0.5% since 2021.

The climate is hot and dry, with an average maximum temperature of 28.5 degrees and low annual rainfall.

The town is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average and no homes within walking distance of public transport.