Carrickalinga

The area is far older than the state and national figures, with children under 15 making up only 13.7% of the population. About 3.7% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which is a little above the South Australian average.

English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries. While 20% of people were born overseas—much higher than in similar areas—this is still well below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the dominant language, spoken by 91.7% of the community. Only 3.7% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the state and national averages.

More than half of the population (53.5%) report no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 39.1%.

The community is well-qualified, with 53.4% having completed Year 12 and 21.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, both of which are higher than in most similar areas.

Incomes are much lower than in most areas. The typical weekly household income is $971, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than nationally, affecting 39.4% of residents. Arthritis is the most reported condition, and 5.6% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common, with 27.8% of people helping out—far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care is also high, as 18.6% of people provide unpaid care and 33.3% do significant housework.

There are 15 First Nations people in the area. This group is far younger than the state average, with a typical age of 15, and a typical personal income of $350, which is much lower than most areas.

Households are small, with only 2.0 people per home. This is consistent with a high number of people living alone (37.4%) and a large proportion of couples without children (47.5%).

Separate houses make up 96.4% of the dwellings. Home ownership is very high, with 52.3% of homes owned outright, far above the national average of 31.0%.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, with no one commuting by public transport. Almost every home has a motor vehicle, and 19.6% of workers work from home.

About 37.9% of residents have moved in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

A small number of adults are working or looking for work (42.5%), which is far below the national figure of 61.1%. Common industries include health care, retail, and professional services.

The burglary rate is much higher than in most similar areas, and property damage is also elevated. However, the overall crime rate has fallen by 40.7% over the last five years.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.1. While 92.3% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, no homes are within walking distance of groceries, health services, or schools.