Goolwa North

The community is far older than the state or national average, with a typical resident aged 66. Seniors make up 53.9% of the population, while children under 15 account for only 9.0%.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, and 21.2% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

English is the primary language for almost everyone here, with only 1.7% of people using another language at home, far below the national figure.

Nearly half of the population (46.7%) report no religion, a figure that is well above the national average.

Education levels are lower than the state and national figures, with only 37.6% of residents having completed Year 12.

Incomes are among the lowest for this level, with a typical weekly household income of $948, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health needs are high, as 45.5% of people have a long-term health condition—far above the national average—and 7.6% need help with daily activities.

Residents are active in their community; 23.9% volunteer and 6.4% have served in the Defence Force, both of which are well above national levels.

First Nations residents are far older than the national average with a typical age of 38, and their typical personal income is well below the national figure.

Homes are generally small, with a typical size of 2.0 people, and 30.4% of people live alone.

Housing is very stable, as 64.3% of homes are owned outright, far above the national average of 31.0%. Almost every home (96.8%) is a separate house.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with 64.7% of workers driving to work and no public transport stops available within the area.

Movement into the area is high, with 43.3% of people moving here in the last five years, though recent arrivals from overseas are few.

Working rates are among the lowest for its level, with only 29.2% of adults working or looking for work, consistent with the high proportion of retirees.

The area is very safe, with recorded offences and theft rates among the lowest at this level.

The area is considered car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, although 87.9% of homes are near a park.