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Bordertown South

54 km²

A small population of just 45 people defines Bordertown South, an area that stands out for its high rates of employment and volunteering. This is a working-age community where the typical resident is 40, and seniors are far less common than in the rest of the state. Most households are couples with children, creating a residential character that is distinctly family-oriented and professional.

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The area is much younger than most similar places, with only 6.7% of people aged 65 or over, a figure far below the state average. De facto relationships are well above the national figure, and there are no residents identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

While 15.6% of residents were born overseas, this is well below the South Australian average. Ancestry is predominantly Australian, English, and German.

English is the only language spoken at home, which is far below the national and state figures for language diversity.

Religious affiliation is lower than most areas, with 35.6% of residents reporting no religion, which is well below the national figure.

The community is well-qualified, with 25% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, a rate that is a little above the state average. Many residents hold degrees in engineering, agriculture, or health.

Personal incomes are a little above the national figure, and 30.6% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is far above the state average.

Residents are in good health, with no one needing help with daily activities and a rate of long-term health conditions that is well below the state average.

Volunteering is very high here, with 38.9% of people contributing, a figure far above the national average. More people do unpaid housework than in most similar areas.

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

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household, and the vast majority are couples with children.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are well below the state average, though weekly rents are well above the state figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent with no public transport stops, though 21.4% of people work from home, a rate far above the state average.

The community is very stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national figure.

Job prospects are excellent with an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Working or looking for work is far more common here than in the rest of the state, with over half the workforce employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no schools, shops, or parks within a 15-minute walk.

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