Big Bend

The population is tiny and very old, with a typical age of 72 years. This is far older than the typical resident in South Australia by 31 years, and 34 years older than the national figure.

The most common country of birth is Australia at 100%, ahead of England (0%).

The most common language used at home is English only at 100%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 0%, ahead of No religion (0%).

There are no schools within 3 km of the area, which is a common feature for about 59% of similar areas.

Household incomes are among the lowest at this level, with the typical weekly amount being $450, which is far below the South Australian figure of $1,455. Typical personal weekly income is also well below the state average at $474.

The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 0%, ahead of Asthma (0%).

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here, a figure smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Homes are very small, with only 1.0 person per home. This is far below the South Australian figure of 2.4 and the national figure of 2.5.

There are 0.80 people per bedroom, which is about the same as the South Australian and national figures, though it is higher than most similar areas.

The area is very remote, with a 127-minute drive to the city and no public transport routes or stops. Weekly public transport departures are far below the state figure.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk.