Coombe

The population is noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical age of 44. De facto relationships are far more common here than in the rest of the state or country, while the proportion of people aged 65 and over is well below the South Australian average.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 11.1% were born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, both at 44.4%.

English is the only language used at home, meaning the rate of people using another language is far below the national figure. Consequently, no one in the area speaks little or no English.

A little below the state average, 44.4% of people report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than in most similar areas, with only 5.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Qualifications are mostly concentrated in agriculture and the environment, reflecting the local industry.

Typical weekly incomes are well below the national figure, with the typical household earning $1,375. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure far below most other areas.

The need for help with daily activities is much higher than in most areas at 7.9%. Long-term health conditions are reported at 28.6%, with arthritis and heart disease being the most common.

Volunteering is a standout feature here, with 32.1% of people volunteering, far above the national average. However, the rates of unpaid childcare and housework are much lower than in other areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

The area is mostly made up of couples, with 43.1% having children and 39.2% without. About 27.3% of people live alone, which is a little above the national average.

Homes here are typically large, with 90.9% having three or more bedrooms, and 45.5% are owned outright. While typical rent is well below the national figure, typical monthly home-loan payments are far above the state average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as every home has a motor vehicle and no one uses public transport. A significant 23.5% of the workforce works from home, which is far above the state figure.

The community is relatively stable, with 26.6% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The workforce is dominated by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which employ 79.4% of residents. Full-time employment is far above the state average at 67.6%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

Coombe is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. Residents have no access to shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.