Baudin Beach

Baudin Beach is far older than the national average, with 34.0% of residents aged 65 and over. This helps explain why children under 15 make up only 10.6% of the population, which is well below the South Australian figure.

The community has a strong British connection, with 40.4% of people claiming English ancestry. About 20.2% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

English is the main language for 88.3% of the population. While 11.7% of people use another language at home, this is far below the national figure.

About 45.7% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is roughly the same as the South Australian average.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 32.5% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national average of 58.8%.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with no households earning $3,000 or more per week. The typical personal income is $597, which is well below the national figure.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than across Australia, affecting 39.4% of the population. Arthritis is the most frequent condition, reported by 20.2% of residents.

Volunteerism is a standout feature, with 31.3% of people volunteering—far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care for others is also slightly more common than in most areas.

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

Homes are smaller than usual, with just 2.0 people per home. About 28.6% of people live alone, which is more common than in most other areas.

Every single home in the area is a separate house. Ownership is high, with 45.2% of homes owned outright, and typical weekly rents are far below the national figure at $185.

The area is very car-dependent, and it takes 137 minutes to drive to the city. No one in the community commutes by public transport.

The population is relatively stable, with 25.0% of people moving in the last five years—far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The workforce is small, with only 54.2% of adults working or looking for work. Unemployment is much higher than most areas at 8.9%.

While almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, the area is mostly car-dependent. There are no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk.