Buckingham

The community is much younger than the state and national figures, with only 10% of people aged 65 and over. Families are common here, and those in de facto relationships are a little more likely to be found here than in most other areas.

About 15% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than in similar small areas, though far below the South Australian average. Filipino ancestry is notably present, accounting for 15% of the population alongside English and Australian roots.

English is the only language used at home for 82.5% of the population. This means no one in the community speaks another language at home or struggles with English, which is far below the state and national figures.

Religion plays a stronger role here than in the wider state, as only 27.5% of people report no religion. This is far below the South Australian figure of 45.8%.

Schooling levels are high, with 69.6% of residents completing Year 12, a figure far above the national average. However, no adults in the area hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical household incomes are well above the state average at $1,875 per week. Despite this, there are no high earners making over $2,000 a week, which is far below the national trend.

Residents are in very good health, with long-term health conditions affecting only 7.5% of the people. This is far below the national figure of 27.7%, and no one requires help with daily activities.

Volunteering is common, with 21.9% of people giving their time, which is well above the national average. However, very few people provide unpaid care or perform a large amount of housework.

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

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.7 people per home. The community is dominated by families, as 72.4% of households are couples with children and there are no one-parent families.

Renting is very affordable, with a typical weekly rent of $165, which is far below the national figure of $375. Typical monthly home-loan payments are $1,668, slightly above the state average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 60% of workers driving and 20% working from home. There are no public transport stops or routes serving the community.

The population is very stable, with only 14.3% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the 40.7% seen across Australia.

The local economy is driven by the land, with 60% of people working in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. While 68.8% of adults are working or looking for work—well above the national figure—the unemployment rate is very high at 18.2%.

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