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Ceduna
402 km²
A strong First Nations presence defines Ceduna, where 26.4% of the population is Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. This is far above the state and national figures. The community is noticeably younger than most, with many children and a typical age of 37. While it is a larger centre for its region, it faces some challenges with lower educational attainment and higher crime rates. These factors combine to create a unique regional hub with a distinct social character.
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The population is younger than average, with children under 15 making up 21.6%. There is also a high proportion of people in de facto relationships, at 19.2%, which is well above the national figure.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people (8.3%) than the state or national average. Australian and English are the most common ancestries.
While 82.2% of people speak only English, the use of other languages at home is much higher than in similar areas, though still well below the South Australian average.
About 43.5% of the community report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average but slightly below the state figure.
Educational qualifications are far below the state and national averages, with only 11.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree and 36.5% completing Year 12.
Typical household incomes are well below the national figure at $1,376 a week. However, personal weekly incomes are about the same as those in the rest of the state.
Long-term health conditions affect 27.2% of residents, which is about the same as the national average. Mental health conditions are less common here than in most other areas.
Volunteerism is a standout feature, with 23.1% of people volunteering, which is well above both state and national figures.
First Nations people make up a significant part of the community, and 19.2% speak a First Nations language, which is much higher than in most areas.
One-parent families are much more common here (20.2%) than in most areas. About 30.8% of people live alone, which is well above the national average.
Rental properties are far more common than in the state average, at 42.4%. While most homes are separate houses, typical weekly rents at $200 are far below the national figure.
Cars are the primary way to get around, as only 0.6% of people use public transport. This is consistent with the fact that 9.3% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is higher than most areas.
Movement into the area is moderate, with 30.7% of people having moved in the last five years. This is well below the national figure of 40.7%.
Full-time employment is well above the national average at 61.6%. People mostly work in health care, social assistance, and education.
The area has seen a sharp 80.8% increase in the crime rate over five years, with assault and theft rates among the highest for similar areas.
The town is somewhat walkable, but many homes are far from public transport, schools, and parks compared to the state average.