Cromer

The population is significantly older than the state and national average, with 21.4% of people aged 65 and over. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most similar areas, at 18.0%.

About 17.7% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas, though still well below the South Australian average of 24.1%. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

English is the primary language, with 90.7% of people using it at home. This means only 2.8% of residents use another language, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A large portion of the community reports no religion at 43.7%, a figure that is well above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 39.5%.

The area is well-qualified, with 23.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is much higher than most similar areas. Over half of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical family incomes are a little above the state average at $2,050 a week. Around 24.4% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is higher than most similar areas.

Residents generally report better health than most areas, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions (24.2%) and mental health conditions (6.0%) compared to the state average.

Cromer has a very high rate of volunteering at 31.7%, far above the national figure of 14.1%. This spirit of participation is also seen in housework, where 26.3% of people do 15 or more hours of unpaid work weekly.

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

Families with children make up 62.1% of households, and the rate of one-parent families is much lower than most areas at just 2.9%.

The landscape is dominated by separate houses, which make up 92.3% of all homes. Large homes are the norm here, with 88.5% having three or more bedrooms, and renting is very rare at 9.0%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. Almost every home has a motor vehicle, and many have three or more.

The community is very stable; only 17.8% of people have moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

More adults are working or looking for work here (65.1%) than in most similar areas. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is a little below the state average.

Recorded offences per 100,000 people are around the middle for its level, but the rate of assault and theft is higher than in most similar areas.

The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score of 0.4. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.