Balgowan

The population is far older than the national figure, with 35.9% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 3.3% of the community, which is far below the South Australian average.

The area is predominantly Australian born, and the percentage of people born overseas is far below the national figure at 6.5%. English, Australian, and German are the most common ancestries.

English is used by 90.2% of residents at home, and no one in the community uses another language or speaks little to no English, which is far below the state and national figures.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian. The percentage of people with no religion is 33.7%, which is well below the national figure.

Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas, with only 5.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 30.6% completing Year 12, both far below the state average.

Typical incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical household earning $860 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health needs are higher here than in most areas; 9.8% of people need help with daily activities and 33.7% have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the state average.

Volunteering is common, with 22.5% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. Unpaid care for others is also much higher than in most areas.

There are 3 First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 60, which is far older than the national typical age of 24.

Homes are smaller than usual, with only 1.8 people per home. This is consistent with a higher rate of people living alone, at 34.1%, which is well above the national figure.

Home ownership is very high, with 70.7% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Renting is non-existent here, and the typical monthly mortgage payment is far below the state average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one motor vehicle and no public transport stops available. The drive time to the city is much higher than most areas at 127 minutes.

Recent movement is high, with 39.1% of people moving into the area in the last five years, a figure slightly above the South Australian average.

Only 39.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure. However, the unemployment rate is 0.0%, and the most common industries are agriculture, education, and health.

The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. While most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, there are no shops, schools, or health services within walking distance.