Emu Bay

The area is far older than most, with 37.9% of people aged 65 and over, a figure far above the national 17.2%. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 13.7%, which is well below the Australian average.

While 76.8% of residents were born in Australia, 13.7% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry after Australian, accounting for 37.9% of the population.

English is the only language used at home in this community, with 0.0% of people using another language, far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Over half of the population (50.5%) report having no religion, which is far above the national average of 38.9%.

A fair number of adults have a bachelor degree or higher (17.8%), though this is well below the national figure of 26.3%. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV qualification.

Typical personal weekly income is $857, which is a little above the South Australian figure. However, typical household weekly incomes are lower than most areas, sitting at $1,333.

Residents are generally healthy, with 0.0% needing help with daily activities, which is well below the national 5.8%. About 29.5% of people have a long-term health condition, mainly asthma and diabetes.

The community is highly active, with 41.1% of people volunteering, a figure far above the national average. It also has a very high rate of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework each week.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

Couples without children make up the majority of households at 56.7%. The typical home is smaller than the national average, with 2.3 people per dwelling.

Housing is dominated by detached houses, which make up 100% of homes. Ownership is very high, with 51.5% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one vehicle and 0.0% of people using public transport. The drive time to the city is among the highest at 259 minutes.

About 32.1% of the population moved into the area in the last five years, which is well below the national average of 40.7%.

Fewer people are working or looking for work here (49.3%) compared to the national figure of 61.1%, likely due to the high number of seniors. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area is very car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.8. While most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, there are no schools, shops, or health services within walking distance.