Gawler Belt

The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than both South Australia and the rest of the country. However, the proportion of seniors aged 65 and over is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 12.4% born overseas, which is far below the national and state figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, used by 92% of people at home. This is far below the state and national figures for people using another language.

A majority of the community (53.1%) reports having no religion, a figure that is well above the state average and far above the national figure.

The area has a lower share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher than the state and nation. Qualifications are most common in engineering and management, and there are more schools per 1,000 children than in most similar areas.

Households here are wealthier than in most similar areas, with a typical weekly income of $2,208, which is well above the state and national figures. About 23.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

The community is generally healthier than the state average, with fewer people needing help with daily activities and a lower rate of long-term health conditions.

Local residents are more likely to provide unpaid care and care for children than those in most other areas. A much higher share of the population has served in the Defence Force compared to the state and nation.

First Nations people in the area have a typical personal income of $1,062, which is far above the state and national figures. This group is also noticeably younger than the state and national average.

Families are the mainstay here, with 67.5% being couples with children and very few people living alone. This helps explain why the typical home holds 3.0 people, which is well above the state figure.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 97.8% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare here, with only 5.7% of households renting, far below the state and national averages.

Car use is essential, as 70.7% of people drive to work and almost no one uses public transport to commute. Very few homes are without a motor vehicle, and many households own three or more cars.

The population is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years compared to most areas. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The area has a much higher rate of adults working or looking for work than most similar areas. Common industries include construction, health care, and education.

The community experiences a much higher rate of burglary and motor vehicle theft than most similar areas, although the rate of assault is much lower.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport.