Coonawarra

The community is significantly older than most areas, with 26.7% of people aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up only 13.3% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.1% were born overseas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.

English is the primary language here, with 87.4% of people using it only. Only 2.2% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the state figure of 17.8%.

More than half of the population identifies as Christian. People with no religion make up 30.4%, a figure far below the South Australian average of 45.8%.

Coonawarra is highly qualified, with 28.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national average, and 64.9% of residents have completed Year 12.

Incomes are strong, with a typical personal weekly income of $1,067, which is well above the national figure of $805. Typical household incomes are also slightly higher than the state average.

Residents generally report better health than most, with only 26.7% having a long-term health condition. This is well below the state average of 31.0%.

Volunteerism is exceptionally high, with 39.1% of people volunteering—far above the national figure of 14.1%. There is also a strong history of service, as 5.2% of residents served in the Defence Force.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Households are smaller than usual, with just 2.1 people per home. Over half of all households consist of couples without children.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, 94.6% of which are detached. While 42.9% are owned outright, rental rates are much higher than most areas at 33.9%.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. Every single home has at least one motor vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, with 28.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

The local workforce is very active, with 79.1% of adults working or looking for work. Full-time employment is far above the national average at 69.2%, with many working in agriculture or manufacturing.

Coonawarra is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. Most homes are not within a 15-minute walk of schools, health services, or public transport.