Gillman

The community is far older than the national figure, with 21.1% of residents aged 65 and over. It also has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most areas, at 6.6%.

A quarter of residents were born overseas, which is about the same as the South Australian average. Vietnamese heritage is particularly common here, with 11.8% of people claiming this ancestry.

About 20% of people use a language other than English at home. This diversity is reflected in the fact that 6.6% of residents speak little or no English, a figure well above the national average.

People with no religion make up 57.9% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

The area has far fewer adults with a bachelor degree or higher (10.6%) than the state average. However, 50.9% of residents have completed Year 12, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Typical weekly household income is $900, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 38.2% of residents. Arthritis is the most reported condition, affecting 17.1% of the population.

Unpaid care for children and housework are much less common here than in the rest of the state. Around 13.6% of people provide some form of unpaid care, which is slightly above the national average.

First Nations residents in Gillman are noticeably younger than those in the rest of the state, with a typical age of 19. They also earn much more than the national figure, with a typical personal income of $1,024.

Living arrangements are unusual here, with 52.6% of people living alone and 37.7% in one-parent families, both figures far above the state average.

Most residents live in separate houses, 92.1% of whom are detached. While 36.8% own their home outright, the typical weekly rent is $278, which is well below the national figure.

Public transport use is high, with 8.8% of people commuting by bus and a very high number of stops per person. Conversely, 16.2% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the state average.

The community is very stable, with only 23.9% of people moving house in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is far below the state average at 44.1%, and no one reported working from home. However, the unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is lower than most areas.

The area is only somewhat walkable, as very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or schools. On the other hand, 74% of homes are within a short walk of health services, far above the state average.