Cudlee Creek

The community is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 52 and more than one in five residents aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up only 11.5% of the population, which is well below the South Australian and national figures.

English and Australian ancestries are most common, though 18.4% of residents were born overseas, a figure much higher than in similar areas.

Most residents speak only English at home, although 7.1% use another language, which is higher than in most similar areas but far below the state average.

A majority of the population reports no religion at 56.5%, a figure far above both the state and national averages.

The area is well-qualified, with 23.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 55.1% having completed Year 12.

Typical household weekly income is $1,875, which is well above the South Australian figure of $1,455.

Residents generally require less help with daily activities than most other areas, with only 2.6% needing such support.

Volunteerism is very high at 27.4%, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid housework and care are also much more common here than in most other areas.

The First Nations population is small, but those who live here have a typical personal income of $725, which is well above the state and national figures.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household and very few people living alone compared to the rest of the state.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, with 53.1% owned outright—far above the national figure. Renting is very rare here, at only 4.2%.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, as no one commutes by public transport and 100% of homes own at least one motor vehicle.

Cudlee Creek is a very stable community, with only 19.1% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure.

A high number of adults are working or looking for work, although the full-time employment rate is well below the national average.

Recorded offences are lower than in most areas, though property damage is much more frequent than in similar communities.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.