Victor Harbor

The typical resident is 60, making the area far older than the national figure of 38. This aging trend is clear in the high proportion of seniors and the fact that children under 15 make up only 12% of the population, which is well below the national average.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, with 76.1% of residents born in Australia. The proportion of people born overseas is 19.6%, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 92.8% of the community. Only 3.4% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

About 48.1% of residents report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. This number has risen sharply by 22 points since 2011.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 41.4% of residents having completed Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%. Just 15.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are much lower than the national average, with the typical household earning $977 a week. Only 6.8% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the national figure of 22.6%.

Health needs are high here, as 43.8% of people have a long-term health condition, far above the national figure of 27.7%. Around 10.1% of residents need help with daily activities, which is among the highest for similar areas.

The area has a strong volunteer spirit, with 22.5% of people volunteering, well above the national average of 14.1%. This is also a community with a high number of former Defence Force members.

First Nations people make up 1.7% of the population. The community is notably young, with a typical age of 20, which is younger than the national figure of 24.

Many people live alone here, with 33.3% of households consisting of one person, well above the national average of 25.6%. This is consistent with the high number of seniors in the area.

Home ownership is very high, with 50.5% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Most people live in separate houses, and typical weekly rents are much lower than the national average at $290.

The area is very car-dependent, with only 0.2% of people commuting by public transport. Most residents live in homes with at least one motor vehicle, and the drive time to the city is about 60 minutes.

The community is relatively mobile, with 41.1% of people moving in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas are among the lowest for its level at 3.7%.

Working rates are much lower than the national average, with only 39.1% of adults working or looking for work. Many of the remaining workforce is employed in health care and social assistance.

The area has a low overall advantage score of 925, which is below the national average. This is reflected in lower levels of job skills and access to resources compared to most similar areas.

The area is much cooler than the state average, with an average maximum temperature of 20.2 degrees. Annual rainfall is also much lower than in most other areas.

While most homes are within a short walk of a park, the area is generally less walkable than the state average. Only 36.6% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, far below the state figure of 64.4%.