Brukunga

The community is notably younger than most similar areas, with only 13.0% of people aged 65 and over, which is well below the state and national figures. De facto relationships are more common here than in most other areas.

Brukunga is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 83.5% of residents born here. This is far below the state and national proportions of overseas-born people, who make up only 9.8% of the population.

English is the only language used at home for 92.0% of the population. No one in the community speaks only another language or speaks little to no English, which is far below the national figure.

More than half the population (50.7%) reports having no religion, a figure that is far above the Australian average of 38.9% and well above the state figure.

Around 51.4% of residents completed Year 12, which is higher than in most similar areas but well below the state average. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 17.2% of adults.

The typical family income is $2,096 a week, which is a little above the South Australian figure. Typical personal weekly incomes are about the same as the state and national averages.

More people here have a long-term health condition (31.3%) or a mental health condition (10.5%) than in most similar areas. About 6.5% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common here, with 24.5% of people helping out, far above the national figure. The area also has a much higher share of former Defence Force members than most other areas.

First Nations people make up 2.3% of the population. This group is far younger than the state and national average, with a typical age of just 12 years.

Families with children are very common, while one-parent families (6.0%) are much less common than in most similar areas. About 25% of people live alone.

Every single home in Brukunga is a separate house, and 88.2% have three or more bedrooms. Typical weekly rents are $262, while typical monthly mortgage payments are $1,350.

Most people drive to work, though 10.6% work from home. While there are a few bus stops, they are often a long walk away, with a typical walk of 42 minutes.

The population is relatively stable, with 29.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the state and national figures. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

A higher share of adults (67.8%) are working or looking for work compared to most similar areas. However, full-time employment is much lower than the state and national averages.

Brukunga has some of the lowest crime rates in the region, with a very low number of recorded offences and a theft rate that is among the lowest at this level.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. No one can walk to a school, grocery store, or health service within 15 minutes.