Eyre Peninsula and South West

The area is older than most, with a typical resident aged 43 and 20.6% of people aged 65 or over. First Nations people make up 6.7% of the population, which is well above the South Australian figure of 2.4%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people (11.1%) than the rest of the state.

English is the dominant language, with only 5.2% of people using another language at home, far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Nearly half the population (49.4%) reports having no religion, a figure far above the national average and one that has risen 20 points since 2011.

Academic qualifications are much lower than most areas, with only 10.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national average, with the typical household earning $1,245 a week, though this rose $312 since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.0% of the population, with arthritis being the most reported condition.

Volunteering is very common, with 22.0% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%.

First Nations people are more likely to speak a traditional language here (19.0%) than in most areas, though they face much lower personal incomes and higher unemployment.

Living arrangements are varied, with 32.7% of people living alone, a figure well above the national average of 25.6%.

Housing is relatively affordable, with a typical weekly rent of $195 and a typical monthly mortgage payment of $1,170, both of which are well below the national figures.

Car use is the primary way to get around, as only 1.1% of people commute via public transport and 66.1% drive to work.

The population is very stable, with 30.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is among the lowest rates for similar areas.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are key industries, and 56.9% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the state average.

Population growth has been slow, rising only 0.9% since 2021, which is much lower than the South Australian figure of 5.6%.

The region is quite warm, with an average maximum temperature of 27.0 degrees, and it is among the driest areas at this level.

The area is mostly car-dependent, as only 48% of homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed, far below the state average of 67%.