Coobowie

The community is far older than the state and national averages, with 37.6% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 13.2%, which is well below the national figure.

English is the most common ancestry at 49.6%, and 78.7% of residents were born in Australia. While 13.6% were born overseas, this is far below the state and national figures.

English is the only language used at home by 91.5% of residents. No one in the area speaks little or no English, which is well below the national average.

About 60.5% of people identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 32.9%, which is far below the South Australian figure.

Educational qualifications are lower than most areas, with only 9.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 35.1% of residents completed Year 12, far below the national average.

Incomes are among the lowest for this level; the typical household earns $877 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 8.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, with 42.6% of people living with a long-term condition. This is far above the national average, and 11.2% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very high at 26.3%, far above the national figure. There is also a strong history of service, as 6.3% of residents served in the Defence Force.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, with zero people recorded in the latest census.

Many people live alone, accounting for 46.6% of households, which is far above the national figure. This helps explain why the typical home holds only 1.9 people.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 46.6% of homes are owned outright. Typical weekly rent is $200, far below the national figure of $375.

Most people drive to work, though 15.1% work from home. While there are 4 public transport stops, no one uses public transport to commute.

Movement into the area is moderate, with 30.6% of people moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The workforce is much smaller than in most areas, with only 40.9% of adults working or looking for work. Local jobs are spread across construction, agriculture, and retail.

The area is very safe, with a recorded offence rate that is much lower than most areas and a 40% drop in the crime rate over five years.

The area is somewhat walkable, with 81.6% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries. However, no one lives within a 15-minute walk of a school or health services.