Corny Point

The population is far older than the national figure, with nearly 30% of residents aged 65 and over. While children under 15 make up 18.3% of the community, there are no teenagers or young adults aged 15 to 24.

English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries. Only 11.7% of people were born overseas, which is far below the South Australian and national figures.

English is the only language spoken at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English.

Nearly half of the community (46.7%) reports having no religion, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 39.2%.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 7.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and just 29.4% completing Year 12.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical weekly household income of $706, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are common here, as 40% of people have a long-term health condition—a rate far above the national average. Arthritis is the most reported condition, affecting 21.7% of residents.

Local residents are very active in their community, with 28.7% volunteering, which is far above the national figure. Many also spend significant time on unpaid housework and caring for children.

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

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 18.5% of households. About 26.5% of people live alone.

Housing is almost exclusively made up of separate houses, with 69.4% owned outright—far above the state and national figures. No one in the community is renting.

Cars are essential, as 100% of the homes are separate houses and the area has very few public transport options. Only 6.5% of homes do not have a motor vehicle.

The community is very stable, with only 22.8% of people moving into the area in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries for 35.7% of workers. However, only 46.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national average.

The area is completely car-dependent with a very low walkability score. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school or health services.