Barossa Goldfields

The typical resident is 47, which is far older than the national figure of 38. Interestingly, there are no seniors aged 65 and over living here, and the population is a little below the state average for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Most people here were born in Australia, though 14.3% were born overseas, a figure higher than most similar areas. Those with overseas roots primarily cite English, Scottish, Irish, or German ancestry.

English is the only language spoken at home, with no one using another language or reporting little to no English, which is far below the state and national figures.

A majority of residents (55.6%) have no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 39.7%.

While few residents hold a bachelor's degree, a much higher share than usual have completed Year 12. Qualifications are spread across engineering, management, and science.

Incomes are very high here, with typical household weekly earnings of $2,083, well above the state figure. Nearly half of all households earn $3,000 or more a week, and 25.5% of individuals earn over $2,000 weekly.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 30.2% of the population, which is about the same as the national average. Arthritis is the most common condition mentioned.

This is a highly active community where 27.5% of people volunteer, far above the national figure. There is also a high rate of unpaid housework and childcare, and 10% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

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

Homes are slightly larger than usual with 2.7 people per dwelling. There is a notable split in living arrangements, as 39.1% of people live alone, while 64.6% live in couples with children.

Every single home is a separate house with at least three bedrooms. No one is renting here, and while 43.5% own their home outright, others face high typical monthly mortgage payments of $2,059.

The area is entirely car-reliant, with no one using public transport and no one working from home. The drive to the city is very long, taking 142 minutes on average.

The community is very stable, with only 18.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Job prospects are strong, with 0.0% unemployment and a much higher rate of full-time employment than usual. Most people work in manufacturing, education, or construction.

The area is heavily car-dependent with a walkability score far below the state average. Residents have no access to groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.