Back Valley

The community is split between two distinct groups: seniors make up 29.5% of the population, while children under 15 account for 23.9%, both figures being well above the state average. The typical resident is 47, which is far older than the national figure of 38.

Most residents were born in Australia, with those born overseas making up 11.9%, a figure far below the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, accounting for 50% and 44.3% respectively.

English is the primary language, with only 2.8% of people using another language at home, which is far below both the state and national figures. There are no residents who speak little or no English.

A majority of residents report having no religion at 54.5%, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 31.8%.

Education levels are lower than the state and national averages, with 48.4% having completed Year 12. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 16.4%, which is well below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical incomes are well below the national figure, with the usual family earning $1,416 a week compared to the Australian average of $2,120. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Residents are generally healthier than the state average, with only 25% having a long-term health condition and 2.3% needing help with daily activities. However, mental health conditions are slightly more common here than across Australia.

This is a highly active community, with 21.9% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. Unpaid work is common, with 31.3% doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is a little below the South Australian average.

Homes here tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 59.2% of families.

Detached houses are the norm here at 93.9%, and renting is very rare at just 9.1%, which is far below the national average. Ownership is strong, with 45.5% of homes owned outright.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as every single home has a motor vehicle and there are no public transport stops. About 19.4% of workers work from home.

The population is relatively stable, with 31% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the biggest industry at 31.9%. While the unemployment rate is 0.0%, the proportion of people working full-time is well below the national average at 50.0%.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.3. There are no groceries, health services, or public transport stops within a 15-minute walk for any resident.