Gawler - Two Wells

The area is slightly older than the national figure, with 18.4% of people aged 65 and over. While the population of children under 15 is about the same as the Australian average at 18.3%, this figure has fallen since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia (80.2%), and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, making up 48.2% and 40.3% respectively.

English is the dominant language, with 91.6% of people using it at home. The proportion of people using another language is far below the national figure, and only 0.6% speak little or no English.

A majority of residents report no religion (53.2%), a figure that is far above the national average and has risen by 24 points since 2011.

The area has a lower rate of higher education than most, with only 12.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also well below the state average at 45.4%, though this has risen since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,492, which is a little below the national figure. While income has risen since 2011, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week is lower than in most areas.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 35.2% of people living with a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are also among the highest at this level, affecting 12% of residents.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, as the rate of people providing unpaid care is much higher than in most areas. Additionally, the proportion of former Defence Force members is among the highest at this level.

The First Nations community is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 21. Those in this group have a higher Year 12 completion rate than the state average at 40.8%.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.5 people per home. There is also a much higher proportion of one-parent families compared to most areas, at 16.7%.

Homes are typically large, with 84.7% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. Detached houses are far more common than the national average, and the rental rate is well below the state figure.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 71.7% of people driving to work. Very few people use public transport to commute (1.4%), and the walk to the nearest stop is longer than in most areas.

About 37.5% of residents moved house in the last five years. However, the proportion of recent overseas arrivals is among the lowest at this level, falling to 3.7% since 2011.

Most residents who work are employed full-time (59.3%). The most common industries for local workers are health care and social assistance, construction, and retail trade.

The population has continued to grow quickly, with a recent increase of 12.0%, which is well above the South Australian average.

The area experiences lower minimum temperatures than the state average. Annual rainfall is 397mm, which is among the lowest for similar areas.

Residents are mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score well below the state average. Many homes are far from basic needs, as fewer than half are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.