Darke Peak

This is a notably young community, with a typical age of 37 and a high proportion of children under 15, which is far above the national figure of 18.2%. In contrast, only 13.3% of residents are seniors, well below the South Australian average.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 81.1% born here. Only 4.4% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the only language used at home by 86.7% of residents, and no one in the community speaks a language other than English.

Christianity is the most common faith at 48.9%. Those reporting no religion make up 31.1%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 4.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents hold diplomas or certificates, with 45.8% completing Year 12.

Incomes are much lower than in most areas, with the typical personal weekly income at $590. No households in the community earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents are generally healthier than the national average, with only 21.1% having a long-term health condition. Only 3.3% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very high here, with 39.1% of people helping out, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care is also common, with 18.8% of people providing support to others.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is a little below the state average.

Family life is central to the area, as 61.7% of households are couples with children. However, people living alone are more common here than in most areas, at 31.3%.

Every home is a separate house, and 65.6% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Typical weekly rent is very low at $96.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and no one commuting by bus or train. One in four people works from home, which is far above the state average.

The population is very stable, with only 15.5% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The workforce is very active, with 68.8% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Nearly half of all jobs are in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.2. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.