Torrens Creek

This is an exceptionally old community where 63% of residents are aged 65 or over, far above the national figure of 17.2%. Children under 15 make up only 6.5% of the population, which is far below the national average.

Most residents were born in Australia (80.4%), and only 6.5% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Common ancestries include Australian and English at 41.3% each, followed by Irish and Scottish.

English is the sole language spoken at home, with 0% of the population using any other language. This is far below the national average of 22.3%.

About 70% of residents identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 26.1%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 10% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 22.5% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are much lower than most areas, with a typical household earning $1,125 a week, well below the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are well above the national average, affecting 34.8% of the community. Heart disease and arthritis are the most common issues, and 6.5% of people need help with daily activities.

Defence Force veterans are well represented here, with 10.3% of residents having served, which is well above the national figure of 2.8%. There is almost no unpaid care for children or other people provided in the area.

First Nations people make up 6.5% of the population. The typical First Nations resident is 64, which is far older than the national typical age of 24, and their typical personal income is a little below the national figure.

Homes are small, with a typical 1.8 people per household. This is well below the national figure of 2.5, and nearly 30% of people live alone.

Home ownership is very high, with 54.2% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. No one in the community rents their home, and typical monthly loan payments are far below the national average.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, but 32.3% of people work from home, which is far above the national figure of 21%. There are no public transport stops or routes available.

The population is very stable, with only 10.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The workforce is very active, with 77.5% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure of 61.1%. Most people work full-time in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is strictly car-dependent with a very low walkability score of 1.4. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.