Caloote

The area is far older than most, with 36.8% of people aged 65 and over, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 9.8%, a figure well below the Australian average of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia (80.5%), and those born overseas make up 12.8%, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and German are the most common ancestries after Australian.

English is the main language for 89.5% of the community. While 6.8% of people use another language at home, which is higher than in similar areas, this is still far below the national average of 22.3%.

Nearly half the population (47.4%) reports having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 37.6%.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 7.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 26.0% have completed Year 12, which is far below the state figure of 54.6%.

Incomes are much lower than in most areas; the typical household earns $1,031 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than nationally, affecting 38.3% of people. However, those needing help with daily activities (3.0%) are fewer than in most other areas.

Volunteering is common, with 20.2% of people helping out, well above the national figure of 14.1%. Many residents also spend significant time on unpaid housework, with 28.9% doing 15 hours or more per week.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area, although First Nations household income for the few who are present is far above the state and national figures.

The community is mostly made up of couples, with 47.1% living without children. People per home is 2.2, which is a little below the national average of 2.5.

Every single home here is a separate detached house. Home ownership is very high, with 54.4% owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31.0%.

While 14.8% of people work from home, others rely heavily on cars, as no one commutes by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, though 8.8% have none, which is a little above the national average.

The area has seen some movement, with 36.4% of people moving in the last five years, a rate that is about the same as the South Australian average of 36.9%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (48.2%) compared to the national average of 61.1%. Those who are employed often work as managers or in community and personal services.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.7, far below the state average of 5.5. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.