Ashville

The typical resident is 38, which is noticeably younger than the South Australian figure of 41. While children under 15 make up 17.9% of the population, seniors aged 65 and over are well below the state average at 14.3%.

The area is almost entirely Australian-born, with 0.0% born overseas, a figure far below both the state and national averages. Those with ancestral roots are mostly Australian, English, and German.

English is the only language spoken at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Christianity is the main faith for 46.4% of residents, while 25.0% of the community reports having no religion, which is far below the national average of 38.9%.

Year 12 completion is well above the national average at 61.9%. However, the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the national figure at 14.3%.

Personal incomes are a little above the national figure, with the typical resident earning $900 a week. This is reflected in the fact that 14.3% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, which is well above the state average.

Mental health conditions are among the highest at this level, affecting 14.3% of residents. Similarly, 21.4% of people need help with daily activities, which is far above the national figure of 5.8%.

Volunteering is common here, with 23.8% of residents helping out, a figure well above the national average. Unpaid care for others is also slightly more common than in the rest of the state.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Homes in Ashville are larger than most, with a typical 2.7 people per household. One-parent families make up 16.0% of the community, which is a little above the national average.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are far below the national figure, sitting at $1,075 compared to $1,863 across Australia.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. The drive time to the city is 91 minutes.

The population is very stable, with only 20.0% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, with a rate of 66.7%, which is well above the national figure.

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