Flaxley

The community is noticeably older than the state and national figures, with 22.6% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 14.7% of the population, which is well below the Australian average.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 15.8% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by German, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the main language for 86.4% of the community. While 6.8% of people use another language at home—higher than in similar areas—this is far below the South Australian and national figures.

Nearly half of the population (49.2%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 35.0%.

Residents are highly qualified, with 30.6% holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national figure. A high 62.1% have completed Year 12, much higher than most similar areas.

Typical family weekly income is $2,041, slightly above the state average. While 22.0% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, people earning over $2,000 personally are much less common than in most areas.

The area is remarkably healthy, with long-term health conditions (22.0%) and mental health conditions (2.8%) both being much lower than most areas and the state average.

Volunteering is very common here, with 28.6% of people volunteering—far above the national figure. A higher than usual 27.2% of people also do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework weekly.

There are 3 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Their typical personal income is far below the state and national figures, though their typical household income is a little above.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per home, which is higher than most areas. Couples with children make up the largest group at 61.9%, while very few people live alone.

Every single home in Flaxley is a separate house. While 42.4% are owned outright—well above the national figure—typical monthly mortgage payments are much higher than in most areas.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one commuting by public transport and every home owning at least one vehicle. Working from home is very popular, at 24.7%, which is far above the state average.

The community is very stable, with only 27.8% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

A high 66.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. Many residents are managers or work in agriculture, forestry and fishing.

The area is strictly car-dependent, with a very low walkability score. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk for any resident.