Yankalilla

The community is far older than the national average, with 33% of people aged 65 and over, a figure that rose nearly 9 points since 2011. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 14.2% of the population, which is well below the Australian figure.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, while 17.4% of residents were born overseas. This proportion of overseas-born people is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the dominant language, with 92% of people using it at home. Only 2.4% of residents use another language, a figure that is far below both the state and national averages.

A majority of the community identifies as having no religion, at 55.3%. This figure has risen sharply by 21 points since 2011 and is far above the national average of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with 15% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. While Year 12 completion rose to 44.1% since 2011, this remains far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical incomes are well below the national average, with the typical weekly household earning $1,082. Only 8.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is among the lowest standing for its level.

Long-term health conditions are common, affecting 37.6% of residents, which is well above the national figure. Mental health conditions are also much more frequent here than in most similar areas.

Volunteering is very high at 24.1%, far above the national figure. Residents are also more likely to provide unpaid care and do significant housework compared to most other areas.

First Nations people in the area are noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical age of 21. While 12.5% speak a First Nations language, the unemployment rate for this group is far above the national average at 25.7%.

Homes tend to be smaller, with a typical 2.2 people per dwelling. About 29.9% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure of 25.6%.

The area is dominated by separate houses, making up 93.5% of dwellings. Home ownership is very high, with 47.7% of homes owned outright, far above the national average of 31%.

Car dependence is high, with only 0.7% of people using public transport to get to work. Almost every home has a motor vehicle, as only 1.9% of households are without one.

About 37.4% of the population moved into the area in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are very rare, at just 3.1%, which is far below the national figure.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 49.2%. Full-time employment is also far below the national average, with only 47% of the population employed full-time.

The area has an overall advantage score of 949, which is lower than about 70% of similar areas. However, the population has grown by 6% since 2021, a rate higher than most areas.

The local climate is cooler than the state average, with an average maximum temperature of 19.3 degrees. Annual rainfall is 723mm, which is far above the South Australian average.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.0. Most homes are far from essential services, with only 10.2% within a 15-minute walk of health services.