Goolwa Beach

The area is far older than most, with 38.3% of people aged 65 and over, which is far above the national figure. Children under 15 make up only 12.6% of the population, a figure well below the South Australian average.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 17.5% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 93.1% of the community. Only 2.3% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

A majority of residents, 52.8%, report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average.

Education levels are lower than the state and national figures, with only 12.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 38.5% completing Year 12.

Incomes in Goolwa Beach are much lower than in most areas. The typical household earns $916 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are common here, with 43.9% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is far above the national average, and 8.1% of residents need help with daily activities.

Community support is strong, as 16.0% of people provide unpaid care, which is well above the national figure. This is consistent with the high number of seniors living here.

First Nations residents are typically older than those in the rest of the state, with a typical age of 31. Their typical personal income is $515, about the same as the national figure.

Homes here are smaller than average, with just 2.1 people per home. A high number of residents live alone, at 34.6%, which is well above the national average.

The area is dominated by separate houses, and 42.3% are owned outright. Typical weekly rents are $275, which is well below the national figure.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, with 66.5% of workers driving to work. There are no public transport stops or routes within the area.

The population is fairly mobile, with 37.9% of people moving in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas are far fewer than the national average.

Fewer people are working or looking for work here compared to the state, at 41.8%. The unemployment rate is 6.9%, which is a little above the national figure.

The area has a lower recorded offence rate than most, and the crime rate has fallen by 43.8% over the last five years.

While nearly every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, the area is mostly car-dependent for other needs. Access to groceries, health services, and schools is far below the state average.