Comaum

The community has a varied age profile, with children under 15 making up 21.4% of the population, which is well above the national figure. Seniors aged 65 and over also have a strong presence at 23.8%, while de facto relationships are much more common here than in most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia (90.5%), and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the state and national figures. Those with heritage from England, Germany, Scotland, and Ireland make up the primary ancestral groups after those of Australian descent.

English is the only language used at home, with no residents using another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A large majority of residents, 73.8%, have no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Residents are highly qualified, with 78.6% completing Year 12, a figure far above the state average. This is reflected in the workforce, where 26.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, with many specialising in agriculture and environment.

Typical personal income is $1,021 a week, which is well above the national figure. While typical family and household incomes are around the middle for this level, no one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

The community is in good health, with long-term health conditions affecting 21.4% of people, which is well below the national figure. No residents require help with daily activities.

Participation in unpaid work is very low, with only 8.8% of people doing 15 or more hours of housework and just 8.8% volunteering, both of which are well below the state and national figures.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is a smaller count than about 60% of similar areas.

Families typically consist of 2.4 people per home, about the same as the state average. One-parent families make up 14.3% of households, which is slightly higher than in most similar areas.

Housing costs are very low, with a typical weekly rent of $92 and monthly home-loan payments of $800, both of which are far below state and national figures.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with 76.2% of workers driving and 28.6% working from home, a figure far above the state average. There are no public transport stops or routes serving the area.

The population is quite mobile, with 41.5% of people having moved into the area in the last five years, which is well above the South Australian figure.

Employment is strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and 66.7% of people working full-time. Two-thirds of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1, as there are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.