Encounter Bay

The community is far older than most areas, with 53.1% of residents aged 65 or over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 9.2%, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, though 24.0% of people were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

English is the primary language for 92.4% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the South Australian figure.

Religious views are split, with 48.6% identifying as Christian and 43.2% reporting no religion, a figure that is well above the national average.

Education levels are lower than the state and national figures, with only 39.9% of residents completing Year 12. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 16.2% of adults.

Typical incomes are much lower than in most areas; the usual household earns $929 a week, which is well below the South Australian typical of $1,455.

Health challenges are common here, as 47.7% of people have a long-term health condition, a figure far above the national average. This is consistent with the older population, as 10.8% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is high at 21.3%, and 6.6% of residents served in the Defence Force, which is well above the state average.

There are 49 First Nations people in the area. This group is far younger than others, with a typical age of 14 years.

The area has a high number of people living alone (33.2%) and couples without children (57.2%), which helps explain why the typical home only houses 2.0 people.

Housing is dominated by separate houses (96.8%), and a huge 61.2% are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.

Most people rely on cars, with 65.5% of workers driving to work. While there are 10 public transport stops, 0.0% of people use them to commute.

The area has seen significant movement, with 41.4% of people moving in the last five years, though arrivals from overseas are far below the state average.

Working rates are among the lowest at this level, as only 31.6% of adults are working or looking for work. Health care and retail are the most common industries.

The area is very safe, with recorded offences per 100,000 being among the lowest at this level and the crime rate falling by 50.7% over five years.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.2. While 90.6% of homes are near a park, no one can walk to groceries within 15 minutes.