Blackfellows Caves

The population is far older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 59. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 36.1% of the community, while there are no children under 15.

Most residents were born in Australia, and 91.7% of the population shares this birthplace. Among those with a different heritage, Australian, English, Scottish, Italian, and Dutch ancestries are the most common.

English is the only language used at home by 95.8% of the population. There are no residents who speak little or no English, which is well below the national figure.

A high proportion of people report having no religion at 61.1%, which is far above both the South Australian and national figures.

Education levels are much lower than in most similar areas, with only 8.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 28.9% have completed Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical personal weekly income is $560, which is well below the national figure of $805. While typical family incomes are a little above the state average, typical household income is among the lowest for its level at $749 a week.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than elsewhere, affecting 48.6% of residents. Arthritis is the most reported condition, affecting 25% of the population.

Unpaid care for children is far below the national figure, consistent with the lack of children in the area. However, 13.9% of people provide some form of unpaid care, and 4% have served in the Defence Force.

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

Homes are much smaller than usual, with only 1.9 people per household. This is driven by the fact that 42.9% of people live alone, a figure far above the national average.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 45.7% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Renting is very uncommon here, accounting for only 8.6% of households.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes in the area. Every home has at least one motor vehicle.

Around 29.2% of residents have moved house in the last five years, which is well below the South Australian figure of 36.9%.

More people here are working or looking for work than in most similar areas, at 66.7%. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, which is a little above the national figure.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.5. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.