Arcoona

The population is noticeably younger than the national figure, with 53.7% being young adults and no children under 15. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 4.9% of the community, which is a little above the state and national proportions.

About 65.9% of residents were born in Australia, while 14.6% were born overseas, a figure higher than most similar areas. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.

English is the primary language for 76.8% of the community. Only 3.7% of people use another language at home, which is far below the figures for South Australia and the rest of the country.

A large majority of residents report having no religion, at 57.3%. This is far above the state and national averages.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with 39.2% completing Year 12, which is far below the national figure. No residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Personal incomes are among the highest at this level, with the typical person earning $1,912 a week, far above the state figure. About 32.9% of people earn over $2,000 weekly.

The community is in very good health, with 12.2% of people reporting a long-term health condition, which is far below the national figure. No one requires help with daily activities.

Community participation is very low, with only 5.1% of people volunteering, a figure far below the state average. Rates of unpaid care and housework are also among the lowest for this level.

There are four First Nations people in the area. Their typical household income is $3,250, which is far above the state and national figures.

Homes in Arcoona are smaller than usual, with a typical size of 2.0 people per home, which is well below the national average.

Rents are exceptionally low, with a typical weekly rent of $50. However, the density within homes is high, with an average of 1.00 person per bedroom.

Commuting is unusual here, as 17.7% use public transport, far above the national figure, while no one works from home. Many residents also walk to work.

The population is highly mobile, with 50.6% of people moving into the area in the last five years, far above the state average.

The area has a very strong job market, with 79% of people employed full-time and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Most of the workforce is concentrated in mining, which employs 54.8% of residents.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, health services, parks, or schools within a 15-minute walk.