Edithburgh

The community is far older than the state and national averages, with a typical age of 62 and a very low proportion of children under 15 at 9.5%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the most common ancestries are English and Australian, each accounting for about 46% of the population.

English is the primary language here, with only 1.1% of people using another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

A large portion of the community reports no religion at 44.2%, though 42.9% still identify as Christian.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 7.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical weekly household income of $784, far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are common, with 44.7% of people living with a long-term health condition and 10.4% needing help with daily activities.

The town has a strong culture of giving, with 26.6% of people volunteering, which is far above the national average.

There are 11 First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 37, which is much higher than the state and national figures.

Homes are typically small, with just 1.9 people per dwelling, and 36.8% of people live alone.

Housing is very stable, as 58.9% of homes are owned outright and typical weekly rents are $210, well below the state average.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as no one commutes by public transport and 45.2% of homes have two vehicles.

The population is relatively stable, with 29.2% of people moving in the last five years and no recent arrivals from overseas.

Only 30.8% of adults are working or looking for work, and the unemployment rate is 7.8%, which is higher than most similar areas.

Edithburgh is very safe, with a recorded offence rate that is among the lowest at this level and a sharp 78.6% drop in crime over five years.

The town is mostly car-dependent, as there are no schools or health services within a 15-minute walk of any home.