Cooke Plains

The population is older than the national figure, but there are far fewer children under 15 and seniors over 65 than in most similar areas. People in de facto relationships are also well below the state and national averages.

Australian and English ancestry are most common here. Only 5.8% of residents were born overseas, a figure far below that of South Australia and the rest of the country.

English is the only language spoken at home, which is far below the national and state figures for linguistic diversity.

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

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with far fewer residents having a bachelor degree or finishing Year 12 compared to the state and national figures.

Household and personal incomes are much lower than in most similar areas. The typical weekly household income is $1,125, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.

Residents are generally healthier than the national average, with a well below average rate of long-term health conditions and no one needing help with daily activities.

Volunteering is more common here than in the rest of the country, and a higher than usual number of people provide unpaid care or have served in the Defence Force.

First Nations people make up 0% of the population, which is a little below the South Australian average.

Many residents live alone, a figure well above the national average. However, couples with children still make up the largest group of households at 45.5%.

Every home here is a separate house, and 88.5% have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is far above the national figure, and both rents and mortgage payments are among the lowest at this level.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a 84-minute drive to the city. While there are a few public transport stops, no one uses them to commute, and a 60-minute walk to the nearest stop is common.

The community is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national average.

The workforce is heavily concentrated in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. While full-time employment is far above the national average, the unemployment rate is also among the highest at this level.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk of any home.