Bluff Beach

Bluff Beach is a senior-heavy area, with 46.3% of people aged 65 and over, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%. There are no children under 15 living here, and people in de facto relationships are much more common than in most other areas.

While 95.1% of residents were born in Australia, those from overseas make up 14.6% of the population, which is higher than in most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 63.4%.

English is the only language used at home for 100% of the population, although 7.3% of residents use another language, which is higher than most similar areas. No one here speaks little or no English.

The community is more religious than the national average, with only 29.3% of people reporting no religion, well below the Australian figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the primary affiliation at 68.3%.

Adults here are more likely to have finished Year 12 than those in most similar areas. However, the proportion of people with a bachelor degree or higher is well below the state figure.

Typical personal weekly income is $820, which is a little above the South Australian figure of $734. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Health needs are high here, with 51.2% of people living with a long-term health condition and 14.6% needing help with daily activities, both far above national figures. Arthritis is the most common condition reported.

Residents are very active in their community, with 28.9% volunteering and 34.2% providing unpaid care, both far above state averages. A higher number of people have also served in the Defence Force compared to most areas.

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

Most households are couples without children, making up 70.4% of the population. There are no one-parent families here, and homes typically hold 2.1 people, which is lower than the national figure.

Housing costs are notably low, with a typical monthly home-loan payment of $217, far below the state and national figures. The typical weekly rent is $250, also well below the national average.

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

The community has seen significant movement recently, with 41.5% of people moving house in the last five years, a rate well above that of South Australia.

Full-time employment is far below the national figure at 36.4%, and only 57.9% of adults are working or looking for work. Professional roles are common, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

Bluff Beach is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.2, far below the state average. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.