Gum Creek

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 16.7% of the population, which is far above the state and national figures. The area is notably young, with 20% of residents under 15 and no one aged 65 or over.

The entire population was born in Australia, meaning there are far fewer overseas-born residents than in the rest of the state or country. Most people identify with Australian, English, Irish, or German ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national and state levels for linguistic diversity.

Christianity is the primary faith for 80% of the community. Only 20% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is far below the national average.

About 21.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is about the same as the South Australian average. There are no schools within 3 kilometres.

Income levels are much lower than most areas, with typical weekly personal earnings at $519. No one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.

The community reports very good health, with no one needing help with daily activities and no one reporting a long-term health or mental health condition.

Unpaid work is very common here; 60.9% of people care for children and 30.4% provide other unpaid care, both far above national figures. Volunteering is also much higher than usual at 30.4%.

The First Nations community is quite young, with a typical age of 14. Their typical personal income of $875 is far above the state and national figures.

Homes are larger than most, with a typical 2.8 people per household. Most families consist of couples with children, and there are no one-parent families.

Housing costs are low, with a typical monthly home loan payment of $894, which is far below the state and national figures. Typical weekly rent is $300, matching the state average.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with no public transport stops and a 102-minute drive to the city. However, 20% of people work from home, which is far above the state average.

About 35.7% of the population moved here in the last five years, a rate slightly below the state and national figures.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work (87.0%), though full-time employment is far below the national average at 40%. Common industries include agriculture, retail, and education.

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, shops, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.