Gerard

The community is far younger than the state and national figures, with children under 15 making up 24% of the population. De facto relationships are also much more common here than in most other areas.

Almost everyone in Gerard was born in Australia, and there are no residents born overseas, which is far below the figures for South Australia and the rest of the country.

English is the only language spoken at home by 92% of residents. This means far fewer people use another language at home compared to the state and national averages.

A large majority of the community report having no religion, at 70%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas; no adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, and only 16.2% have completed Year 12.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical weekly household earning $737, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health struggles are common, with 38% of people living with a long-term health condition and 16% reporting a mental health condition, both far above national averages.

Caring for children is a major part of community life, with 48.6% of people providing unpaid childcare—far above the national figure of 26.3%.

First Nations people make up most of the population, though they face significant challenges with a typical personal income of $287, which is far below the state average.

Homes are more crowded than usual, with 2.8 people per home. One-parent families are especially common, making up 61% of households.

Renting is very affordable here, with a typical weekly rent of $90, which is far below the national figure of $375.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, leaving residents entirely reliant on private vehicles.

The population is quite mobile, with 55.3% of residents having moved in the last five years, far above the national figure of 40.7%.

Job activity is very low, with only 28.6% of adults working or looking for work, far below the state average of 60%.

Gerard is entirely car-dependent, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, park, grocery store, or health service.