Denial Bay

The community is older than average, with a typical resident aged 46 and over a quarter of the population aged 65 or more. This is balanced by a high number of children under 15, who make up 21.6% of the population.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people compared to the state and national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language spoken at home for 86.3% of residents. While the proportion of people using another language is higher than in most similar areas, it remains well below the state and national averages.

About 45.8% of people report having no religion, which is about the same as the South Australian figure and well above the national average. Christianity is the other primary affiliation at 48.4%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 5.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 33.1% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Earnings are significantly lower than the national average, with typical weekly household income at $1,024. Only 12.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is well below the state and national figures.

A higher number of people need help with daily activities compared to most areas. About 30.7% of residents have a long-term health condition, with arthritis being the most common.

Local residents are very active in their community, with 28% volunteering, a figure far above the national average. Unpaid care for children and housework is also much more common here than in most other areas.

First Nations people make up 9.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure. This group is noticeably younger than the general population, with a typical age of 21.

Living arrangements vary, with 31.8% of people living alone, which is well above the national average. However, couples with children still make up the largest group at 58%.

Every single home in the area is a separate house. Home ownership is strong, with 40.9% of homes owned outright, and typical weekly rents of $265 are well below the national figure.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as no one uses public transport to commute and every home has at least one motor vehicle. Only 6.2% of workers work from home, which is far below the national average.

About 33.6% of residents moved in the last five years, which is a higher proportion than in most similar areas, though it remains below the state and national figures.

While the unemployment rate is 0.0%, only 52.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national average. Many residents work in retail trade, education, or public administration.

The area is highly car-dependent with a low walkability score. There are no grocery stores, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk, although 76.1% of homes are near a park.