Bookpurnong

The community is diverse in age, with children under 15 and seniors over 65 both appearing in higher numbers than most areas. The typical resident is 37, which is noticeably younger than the South Australian figure of 41.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people than the rest of the state. Those with overseas heritage most commonly identify as English or German.

English is the dominant language, with only 1.9% of people using another language at home, a figure far below the national average. Consequently, almost everyone speaks English well.

About 43.9% of residents report no religion, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 46.5%.

Educational attainment is lower than the state and national averages, with far fewer people completing Year 12. Qualifications are often practical, with many residents holding Certificate III or IV levels.

There is a wide gap in earnings, as 30.6% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far above the state average. However, the typical family income of $1,625 is a little below the state figure.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas. Far fewer people report long-term health conditions or mental health issues compared to the state and national averages.

Bookpurnong is exceptionally active, with 33.9% of people volunteering, a figure far above the national average. Many residents also provide unpaid care for children or other family members.

There are six Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This group is far younger than the state and national average, with a typical age of just 12 years.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home and a very high proportion of couples with children. Very few people live alone compared to the state average.

The area is dominated by large separate houses, with 85.7% having three or more bedrooms. While home ownership is common, typical monthly mortgage payments are well below the state and national figures.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute. Most households own multiple vehicles, with 53.2% having two cars.

The population is quite mobile, as 46.2% of residents moved house in the last five years, which is well above the national average.

Job prospects are strong, with an unemployment rate of 0.0% and a much higher rate of full-time work than most areas. Agriculture, education, and management are the primary industries.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.