Currency Creek

The typical resident is 48, making this area far older than the national figure. Children under 15 make up 14.7% of the population, which is well below the Australian average of 18.2%.

While 14% of people were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas, this is still far below the 27.7% seen across Australia. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 90.3% of the community. Only 3.6% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

More than half of the population (50.1%) report having no religion, which is well above the South Australian figure of 45.8% and far above the national average.

Qualifications are generally lower than the national average, with only 14.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 44.6% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the Australian figure of 58.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,625, which is a little above the state average. Higher earners are more common here than in similar areas, with 20.3% of households earning $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 30.9% of people. Mental health conditions are also a little above the national average at 10.4%.

Residents are very active in their community; 20.5% volunteer, which is well above the national average of 14.1%. More people also spend 15 or more hours on unpaid housework than in most other areas.

First Nations residents are noticeably younger, with a typical age of 20. They also earn significantly more than the state and national figures, with a typical personal income of $824.

Homes here tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 60.3% of families are couples with children and very few people live alone.

Housing is dominated by separate houses (97.4%) and high rates of stability, as 45.8% of homes are owned outright. Renting is very uncommon here, at just 9.8%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one commuting by public transport and every single home owning at least one motor vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, with only 27.5% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

While the unemployment rate is low at 2.6%, full-time employment is much lower than in most similar areas at 52.2%. Many locals work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

Overall crime is much lower than in most areas, though there is a much higher rate of motor vehicle theft compared to similar locations.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk for any resident.