Blanchetown

This is an aging community where 36.1% of people are aged 65 and over, a figure far above the national average. Children under 15 make up only 11.1% of the population, which is well below the state and national figures. First Nations people make up 4.3% of the residents, a little above the Australian average.

English ancestry is the most common at 52.5%, followed by Australian at 30.5%. While 15.1% of residents were born overseas, this is well below the South Australian figure of 24.1%.

English is the dominant language here, with only 1.0% of people using another language at home, far below the national figure of 22.3%. No residents reported speaking little or no English.

Over half the population (51.1%) reports having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 38.4%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 4.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%, and only 24.5% of residents completed Year 12.

Incomes are very low here, with the typical household earning $844 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 5.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a much lower rate than most areas.

Health challenges are common, as 44.9% of people have a long-term health condition, far above the national figure of 27.7%. This is consistent with the older population, with 8.5% of people needing help with daily activities.

The community has a strong military history, with 6.5% of people having served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national average. Unpaid care for children is much lower than in most areas, likely due to the few children living here.

There are 13 First Nations people in the area. The typical First Nations personal income of $850 is well above the national figure, though the typical household income of $749 is far below the national average.

Homes are typically small, with only 1.9 people per household. A high number of residents live alone—41.3%, which is far above the national figure of 25.6%.

The area is dominated by separate houses (96.4%), and 38.4% are owned outright. Rent is very affordable at a typical weekly cost of $156, far below the national figure of $375.

Residents are heavily reliant on cars, with 70.5% of workers driving to work and 0.0% using public transport. The drive time to the city is among the highest at 219 minutes.

The population is quite stable, as only 26.3% of people moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (40.2%) compared to the national figure of 61.1%. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 21.1% of the workforce.

Crime rates are much higher than in most areas, particularly for theft and burglary. Recorded offences per 100,000 people sit at 6,885, which is far above the norm for similar areas.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.9. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services, which is far below the state average.