Forreston

The community is noticeably older than the rest of South Australia, with the typical resident being 48 and 21.4% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 14.5% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots most commonly cite English, Australian, or German ancestry. Only 12.5% of people were born overseas, a figure far below the national average.

English is the dominant language, with 93.1% of people using it only. Only 1.5% of residents use another language at home, which is far below both the state and national figures.

About 45.9% of the community reports having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average. Christianity remains common at 43.2%.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 15% of the population, which is far below the national figure. However, 55% have completed Year 12, about the same as the state average.

The area is quite wealthy, with a typical household income of $2,079 a week, well above the state average. About 32.6% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far above the national figure.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 27.3% of residents, which is well below the state average. Mental health conditions are also less common here than in most other areas.

Residents are highly active in their community, with 23.3% volunteering, well above the national figure. Unpaid care is also very common, with 19.6% of people providing such support.

There are 9 First Nations people in the area, though they are far older than the national average with a typical age of 67. Household and personal incomes for this group are among the lowest in the region.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per household. The area has very few people living alone and a much lower rate of one-parent families than most other areas.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 95.6% have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, with 46.7% of houses owned outright, far above the national average.

The community is entirely reliant on cars, as no households are without a motor vehicle. While there are a few public transport stops, 0.0% of people use them to commute.

The population is very stable, with only 26.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Employment is strong, with 62% of people working full-time and an unemployment rate of 2.3%, which is well below the state figure. Many residents work in manufacturing, health care, or agriculture.

Recorded offences are much lower than in most areas, though there has been a 14.3% increase in the crime rate over the last five years.

The area is strictly car-dependent due to a very low walkability score and steep terrain. Most residents live more than 15 minutes away from groceries, health services, and schools.