Beaufort

The community has a strong First Nations presence, with 8.6% of residents identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, well above the state figure. De facto relationships are also much more common here than in most other areas, accounting for 20.3% of the population.

About 21% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas, though still below the state and national figures. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, followed by Italian, Scottish, and Filipino.

A higher than usual 13.6% of people use a language other than English at home, though this is well below the South Australian average. Tagalog is the most common second language spoken here.

Christianity is the most common faith at 51.9%, while 42.0% of residents report no religion, a figure that is well above the national average.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 4.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Most residents have a Certificate III or IV, and 30.6% have completed Year 12, which is far below the state and national figures.

Incomes are much lower than typical for the state and nation, with the usual weekly household earning $1,062. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, and typical personal weekly income is well below the national figure at $560.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 13.6% of the population. Long-term health conditions are also a little more frequent than in the rest of the state, with arthritis being the most reported issue.

Unpaid care for children is lower than in most areas, and volunteering is much less common at 12.5%. However, a higher than usual 25.0% of people spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

The First Nations community is notably young, with a typical age of 14, far younger than the state and national averages. Personal and household incomes for this group are also well above the state and national figures.

Living arrangements are unusual, as 57.1% of people live alone—a rate far above the national figure. Despite this, one-parent families are much more common here than in most similar areas.

Every home here is a separate house, and 35.7% of residents rent, which is well above the state average. Typical weekly rents are far below the national figure at $185, and home-loan payments are among the lowest at $679 a month.

The area is highly car-dependent; no one uses public transport to get to work, and 17.9% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is far above the state average.

Beaufort is a high-turnover area, with 49.3% of the population having moved into the community within the last five years, a rate far above the state average.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing dominate the local economy, employing 61.8% of the workforce. While full-time employment is higher than most areas and the unemployment rate is 0.0%, the overall number of adults working or looking for work is well below the state average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, parks, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.