Caltowie

Caltowie has a young profile, with children under 15 making up 24.6% of the population, well above the South Australian figure of 17.0%. Conversely, seniors aged 65 and over are much less common here than in most other areas.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 4.9% born overseas, a figure far below the national average. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, together accounting for nearly all residents.

English is the only language used at home in this area, which is far below the state and national figures for linguistic diversity.

About 40.2% of residents identify as Christian and another 40.2% report no religion, which is a little above the national average for those with no religious affiliation.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 34.4% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%. Qualifications are often linked to the local economy, with engineering and agriculture being the most common fields.

Typical weekly household income is $1,458, which is about the same as the state average. However, high earners are absent, with no households earning $3,000 or more per week.

A higher proportion of people here need help with daily activities compared to most areas. Mental health conditions are also more frequent, affecting 11.5% of residents, which is above the national figure.

The area has a very high rate of volunteering at 29.9%, far above the national average. Unpaid care and housework are also more common here than in most other areas.

The First Nations population is very small, and the typical age of those residents is 71 years, which is far older than the national figure of 24 years.

Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 63.2% of households.

Home ownership is very high, with 65.8% of homes owned outright, far above the national average. Rent is much lower than usual at $190 per week, and 100% of the dwellings are separate houses.

The area is highly car-dependent, as every home has at least one motor vehicle. However, 28.1% of people work from home, which is far above the state average.

The population is relatively stable, with 24.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is much higher than most areas at 68.4%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

Caltowie is considered car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.7. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.