Black Springs

The community is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with 22.4% of people being children under 15. It also has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents at 8.2% compared to the 2.4% state average.

The area is almost entirely Australian-born, with 0.0% of people born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian, English, or German ancestry.

English is the only language spoken at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the national average of 22.3%.

About 42.9% of residents have no religion, which is a little below the South Australian figure. Christianity is also common at 40.8%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in other areas; only 9.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree and just 27.0% completed Year 12, compared to 58.8% nationally.

Typical weekly household income is $1,781, which is a little above the state figure. However, personal income is lower than the national average, with the typical person earning $612 a week.

Residents are generally healthier than the state average, with 26.5% reporting a long-term health condition. Arthritis is the most common condition, affecting 20.4% of people.

This is a highly active community where 41.5% of people volunteer, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care is also very common, with 36.6% of people caring for children.

First Nations residents here are far older than the state average, with a typical age of 48. Their household income of $1,875 is well above the South Australian figure.

Homes are slightly larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. Over half of all households are couples with children.

Renting is very affordable, with a typical weekly rent of $163, which is far below the national figure of $375. Typical monthly home loan payments are $1,733.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. About 18.2% of the workforce works from home.

The population is very stable, as only 17.4% of residents have moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing employ 54.5% of the workforce. While full-time employment is far below the national average, the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1, far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, park, or grocery store.