Mannum

Mannum is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 55 and a senior population that rose 11 points since 2011 to reach 31.8%. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 12.8% of the community, which is well below the state and national figures.

The area is predominantly Australian born, with only 10.9% of people born overseas, a figure far below the national average. Those with overseas heritage most commonly identify as English, German, or Scottish.

English is the primary language for nearly 90% of the community, and those using another language at home fell to 1.7% by 2021, which is far below the national figure.

A little more than 46% of residents report having no religion, a figure that rose 21 points since 2011 and sits well above the national average.

Educational attainment is among the lowest for similar areas, with only 8.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and just 32.9% completing Year 12, both far below the national figure.

Typical incomes are among the lowest in the country; a typical household earns $901 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Long-term health conditions are common, affecting 38.1% of people, which is far above the national average. This includes 15.3% with arthritis and 11.6% with a mental health condition.

Volunteering is much higher than most areas at 21.8%, though this fell 5.2 points since 2011. There is also a higher rate of people providing unpaid care and former Defence Force members compared to the state.

First Nations people make up 2.5% of the population, with a typical age of 22. While unemployment is well above the national figure at 19.3%, Year 12 completion is well above the national average at 44.6%.

Homes are smaller than usual, with only 2.1 people per household. This is consistent with the older population, as 34.9% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure.

Housing is overwhelmingly made up of separate houses (93.9%), and 48.9% are owned outright, far above the national figure. Rents are also among the lowest in the country at a typical $215 per week.

The area is highly car-dependent, with 63.1% of workers driving and only 0.2% using public transport. Most homes have at least one vehicle, and the drive time to the city is a high 93 minutes.

The community is relatively stable, as far fewer people moved in the last five years compared to most areas. Recent arrivals from overseas also fell to 2.6% since 2011.

Only 46.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure. Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the largest industry, employing 17.8% of the workforce.

Mannum ranks among the lowest for overall advantage, with a score of 884. It is particularly low for education and job skills, ranking in the bottom 10% of similar areas.

The area is quite dry, with average annual rainfall of 283mm, which is among the lowest for similar areas. Minimum temperatures are also well below the state average at 9.5 degrees.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.4. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools compared to the state average.