# Farina

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: South Australia › Rest of SA › Unincorporated SA › 5733, SA

Area: 11,278 km²

High typical incomes set Farina apart from most similar areas, despite its very small population of just 15 people. This sparsely populated community is far older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 59. It is a car-dependent own-pace settlement in South Australia where residents earn well above the state and national figures.

## Demographics & Identity

The community is very small, with only 15 residents. It is far older than the rest of the country, as the typical person here is 59.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 15 | — |
| Median age | 59 yrs | — |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 66.7%, Seniors (65+) 66.7%

**Marital status** — Married 52.9%, Never married 23.5%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

The most common country of birth is Australia at 147%, ahead of England (0%).

**Country of birth** — Australia 146.7%

**Ancestry** — English 66.7%, Australian 53.3%, Scottish 20.0%, German 20.0%

## Language

The most common language used at home is English only at 93%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

**Language used at home** — English only 93.3%

## Religion

The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 73%, ahead of Christianity (20%).

**Religious affiliation** — No religion 73.3%, Christianity 20.0%

## Education & Qualifications

The area has two schools within 3km, though the average school size of 31 is much lower than most areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Schools within 3 km | 2 | — |
| Average school size | 31 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 788 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 52.9%, Year 9 or below 47.1%, Year 11 17.6%, Year 10 17.6%

**Highest qualification level** — Bachelor degree 37.5%

## Income

Typical weekly incomes are much higher than most similar areas, with household and family incomes of $2,250, which is well above the South Australian figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $1,062 | — |
| Median household income (weekly) | $2,250 | — |
| Median family income (weekly) | $2,250 | — |

**Household income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 37.5%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 29.4%, $650–$1,499 29.4%, $1,500–$2,999 17.6%

## Health & Disability

The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 0%, ahead of Asthma (0%).

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 100.0%, One condition 33.3%

## First Nations

There are four First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 57, which is far older than the national figure of 24.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 4 | — |
| First Nations median age | 57 yrs | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $450 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,399 | — |

## Family & Households

Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.1 people per home, which is a little below the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.1 | — |

**Family composition** — Couples without children 80.0%, Couples with children 50.0%

**Household size** — 1 person 75.0%, 2 people 37.5%

## Housing & Dwellings

Typical monthly home-loan payments are $3,900, which is far above both the state and national figures.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $3,900 | — |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | — |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 37.5%

## Transport & Vehicles

The area is entirely without public transport routes or stops, leaving it far below the state average for accessibility.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Public transport stops | 0 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 0.00 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 0.0 | — |
| Public transport routes | 0 | — |

**How people get to work** — Worked at home 85.7%, Car (driver) 71.4%

## Jobs & Industry

The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 100%, ahead of Mining (0%).

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 100.0%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 100.0%

## Walkability

The area is heavily car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.3, which is far below the state average. Most homes are far from health services, schools, and parks.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 0.3 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 0.2 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 0.4% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 21.9% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 0.4% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 0.4% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 0.0% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 200.0 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 0 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 4.2% | — |

## Schools serving Farina

2 schools, 61 students, average ICSEA 788.

By sector: Government 2

By type: Combined 2

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Leigh Creek Area School | Government | Combined | 51.4 km | 42 |
| Marree Aboriginal School | Government | Combined | 59.8 km | 19 |

## Nearby areas

[Lyndhurst](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40793/lyndhurst) · [Marree](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40838/marree) · [Leigh Creek](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40756/leigh-creek) · [Copley](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40311/copley) · [Leigh Creek Station](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40757/leigh-creek-station) · [Lake Torrens](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40744/lake-torrens) · [Beltana](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40093/beltana) · [Andamooka](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40023/andamooka)

Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40431/farina