Concordia

The population is significantly older than the state and national figures, with 28.1% of residents aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 13.1%, which is well below the national average of 18.2%.

About 18.3% of people were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but still well below the South Australian figure of 24.1%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

While 10.5% of residents use a language other than English at home, this is far below the national figure of 22.3%. However, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is a little above the state average.

Over half of the community identifies as Christian, while 35.9% report no religion, which is a little below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than the state and national averages, with only 9.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 47.3% of residents finished Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical family weekly income is $2,166, which is a little above the state figure. This is consistent with a higher than usual proportion of people earning over $2,000 a week.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 29.4% of residents, with arthritis being the most common. This is around the middle for its level and a little above the national figure.

A very high number of residents spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework compared to the rest of the state. Additionally, the proportion of people who served in the Defence Force is well above the national average.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area, which is lower than most similar areas.

The area is mostly made up of couples, with 46% being couples without children and 43.4% being couples with children. People living alone make up 19.3%, which is well below the state average.

Every home here is a separate house, and 93% have three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure. While many own their homes outright, those with mortgages pay a typical monthly amount of $2,167, which is well above the state average.

The community is entirely car-dependent, as every home has at least one vehicle and no one commutes by public transport. Most people drive to work, and those who do not work from home spend about 42 minutes commuting to the city.

About a third of the population moved here in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas, a figure far below the national average.

About 58.9% of adults are working or looking for work, with many employed in health care, social assistance, and agriculture. Full-time employment is well below the national figure.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.8, far below the state average. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.