Lake Innes

The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than both the state and national averages. Children under 15 make up 18.2% of the population, which is about the same as the national figure.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 86.3% born here. This is far below the state and national figures for overseas births, and only 10.5% of residents were born abroad.

English is the primary language for 93.1% of the community. Very few people use another language at home (3.2%), a figure far below the national average, and no one reports speaking little or no English.

A large proportion of the community—41.6%—reports having no religion, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 49.3%.

While 18.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the state and national averages. However, the area has a high number of schools within 3km and a much higher average school advantage score than most similar areas.

Lake Innes is very wealthy, with 36.8% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the national figure. The typical family income is $2,250, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

About 28.1% of residents live with a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the national figure. Arthritis is the most common reported condition at 9.9%.

The area has a high rate of volunteers (21.5%) and a much higher proportion of former Defence Force members than most similar places. Many residents also spend a significant amount of time on unpaid housework.

There are 14 First Nations people in the area, and their typical personal income is a little above the national figure. The typical age for First Nations residents is 26, which is a little older than the national average.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home and very few people living alone. Couples with children make up 58.3% of all families.

The community consists entirely of separate houses, with 91% having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very high, as 47.1% of homes are owned outright, far above the national average.

Residents are entirely dependent on cars, as no one commutes via public transport and every home has at least one vehicle. Most households have two or more cars.

About 34.2% of the population moved in the last five years, though this is well below the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

A high proportion of the community is working or looking for work (66.3%), which is well above the national figure. The most common industries for local workers are health care, construction, and retail.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no grocery stores, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk for any residents.