Galga

The community is much younger than most similar areas, with a typical age of 37 and a high percentage of children. Conversely, those aged 65 and over make up only 14.3%, which is well below the South Australian figure of 20.0%.

Galga is entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas. This is far below the national figure of 27.7%, and most residents identify as having Australian or English ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, and no one in the community speaks little or no English. This lack of linguistic diversity is far below the South Australian average.

A large majority of people report having no religion (57.1%), a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are among the lowest in the region, with no adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 19% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are very low compared to the rest of the country; the typical household earns $899 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Mental health conditions are reported at a rate far above the national average, affecting 25% of residents. Additionally, 17.9% of people need help with daily activities, which is among the highest for similar areas.

Unpaid housework is very common here, with 42.9% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, far above the national figure. However, no one in the community is recorded as volunteering.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Homes in Galga typically have 2.3 people, which is a little below the Australian average of 2.5.

The density of people per bedroom is 0.70, which is a little below the national figure of 0.80.

The area is extremely remote, with a drive time to the city of 124 minutes. There are no public transport stops or routes available.

The population is very stable, as no one has moved into the area in the last five years, a figure far below the national average of 40.7%.

Employment levels are among the lowest for similar areas, with only 23.8% of adults working or looking for work, far below the national figure of 61.1%.

Galga is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, and only 7.4% of homes are near a park.