Ceduna Waters

The area is much younger than most similar places, with a typical age of 38 and a high proportion of children. About 22% of residents are in a de facto relationship, which is far above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas ancestry most commonly identify as English, Australian, or Scottish. Only 6.5% of people were born overseas, which is far below the South Australian average.

While English is the main language, 9.7% of people use another language at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Greek is the most common non-English language spoken.

A large majority of residents—57%—report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.

The community has fewer adults with university degrees compared to the state and nation. About 43.9% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical incomes are strong here, with a typical personal weekly income of $1,114, which is well above both the state and national figures.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with only 19.9% reporting a long-term health condition, far below the national figure of 27.7%.

Community spirit is high, with 24.3% of people volunteering, far above the national average. There is also a high rate of unpaid childcare, at 34%.

First Nations people make up 7.5% of the population, well above the national average. Typical personal income for First Nations residents is $1,625, which is far above the national figure.

Families are the norm here, with 70.3% of households consisting of couples with children. Very few one-parent families live here, at just 2.1%.

Most people live in separate houses, and 84.9% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Outright home ownership is well below the state average at 23.3%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 0% of people using public transport to commute and every single home owning at least one motor vehicle.

The community has seen a fair amount of movement, with 41.7% of residents having moved house in the last five years.

The workforce is very active, with 77.1% of adults working or looking for work, which is far above the national figure. There is currently no unemployment in the area.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no public transport, shops, or parks within a 15-minute walk of any home.