Cobdogla

The population is significantly older than the state and national averages, with 25.3% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up 15.7% of the community, which is a little below the national figure.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 90.1% born here. This is far below the national and state figures for people born overseas, who make up only 5.9% of the population.

English is the primary language for 91.7% of residents. Those using another language at home make up 4.3%, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

More than half of the population (51.2%) report having no religion. This is well above the South Australian figure and far above the national average of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 30.1% of residents completing Year 12 and 5.4% holding a bachelor degree or higher. The area has a high number of schools per 1,000 children.

Incomes are well below the national and state figures; the typical weekly household income is $1,277. Only 10.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the national average.

Residents experience higher rates of long-term health conditions than most areas, including mental health issues at 11.5%. About 6.1% of people need help with daily activities.

Community participation is steady, with 18.4% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. There is also a much higher proportion of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

First Nations people make up 3.7% of the population. The typical personal income for First Nations residents is $337, which is well below both the state and national figures.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, at 17.4%. Most households consist of two people, and 23.1% of residents live alone.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 46.9% are owned outright, far above the national figure. Rents and mortgage payments are much lower than the state and national averages.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 72.9% of workers driving to work and 0% using public transport. Very few people work from home, at just 4.4%.

The community is very stable, with only 26.0% of people moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is much lower than the national average at 50.3%. The local workforce is spread across agriculture, health care, and manufacturing.

The recorded offence rate is much lower than in most areas, and the crime rate has fallen by 37.5% over the last five years.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.