Blewitt Springs

The typical resident is 49, making the area far older than both the state and national figures. While 20.2% of people are seniors, the community has a small Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population, which is well below the national average.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 19.1% were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas. English ancestry is very common here, following Australian ancestry as the most frequent heritage.

English is the main language for 92.5% of the community. While 7.2% of people use another language at home—which is higher than in similar areas—this is still far below the South Australian and national averages.

A large majority of people here report having no religion, at 58.1%. This figure is among the highest for areas of this level and is far above the national average.

About 21.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is higher than in most similar areas. Qualifications in engineering and management are particularly common among the local workforce.

Household incomes are notably high, with 27.4% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical weekly household income of $2,050 is well above the state figure.

Residents generally report good health; only 3.5% need help with daily activities, which is lower than most areas. Mental health conditions are also less common here than in the wider state.

Community involvement is strong, with 22.7% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. Unpaid care for children and housework is also more common here than in most other areas.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area, a figure that is smaller than in about 60% of similar areas.

Homes here are slightly larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household. Most are couples with children, while one-parent families and people living alone are much less common than in the rest of the state.

Every single home in the area is a separate detached house. While 37.9% are owned outright, the typical monthly mortgage payment of $2,000 is much higher than in most similar areas.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one vehicle and no one using public transport to commute. However, 21.1% of the workforce works from home, which is far above the state average.

The community is very stable, as only 27.0% of people moved house in the last five years. This is far below the national average, and there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. Common industries for residents include health care, agriculture, and construction.

The overall crime rate is lower than in most similar areas, though the rate of assault and related offences is higher.

Walkability is very low, with a score of 0.3. Residents are almost entirely dependent on cars, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.