Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Cortlinye

311 km²

Daily life in Cortlinye revolves around the home and farm, with a very small population of just 44 people. It is a remarkably young community where the typical resident is only 35, and children under 15 make up nearly 32% of the population. This is a place of stable, high-earning families who mostly work in agriculture and often run their own businesses from home. Residents are highly active in their local community through volunteering and unpaid care.

Open map →
📍 Cortlinye, Suburb / Locality

Explore Cortlinye by topic

The community is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with a high proportion of children and no residents aged 65 or over. About 13.8% of people are in de facto relationships, which is a little above the national average.

Everyone in this area was born in Australia, which is far below the state and national figures. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and German.

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

A majority of residents report having no religion, a figure that is well above the South Australian average and far above the national figure.

The community has a high rate of Year 12 completion, which is a little above the state average. However, those with a bachelor degree or higher are far below the national figure.

Typical weekly household incomes are well above the state figure at $1,937. While personal incomes are generally higher than most areas, no one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than nationally, though no one requires help with daily activities. Asthma is the most frequently reported condition.

Residents are exceptionally active, with 60.7% volunteering, a figure far above the national average. There are also very high rates of unpaid care and housework.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Homes in Cortlinye are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per household. The vast majority of families are couples with children, and there are no one-parent families.

The typical weekly rent is $150, which is far below the national figure. Residents live in more crowded conditions than most, with 0.90 people per bedroom.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, with no public transport stops or routes. This is reflected in the workforce, where 40.9% of people work from home.

The community is very stable, with only 7.3% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

Employment is very strong, with an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Most people work full-time, primarily in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.

Nearby areas

Compare Cortlinye with nearby areas

Related areas

Overlapping areas from other classifications.