Hamley Bridge

The community is noticeably older than the state and national averages, with a typical age of 47. It also has a higher-than-usual proportion of people in de facto relationships, at 16.2%, and a First Nations population of 3.0%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the strongest ancestral ties are to Australia and England. About 15.1% of people were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas but far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the dominant language, spoken by 91.1% of the community. Only 3.1% of people use another language at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English, putting it far below the national average.

A large majority of the community reports no religion, at 57.1%. This figure is far above both the South Australian and Australian averages.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most similar areas, with only 6.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents have a Certificate III or IV, while only 33.3% completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Typical incomes are much lower than in most similar areas; the typical household earns $1,008 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 9.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, as 41.6% of people have a long-term health condition and 12.3% need help with daily activities, both of which are among the highest figures for its level.

Residents are more likely to volunteer than those in similar areas, with 20.6% doing so. There is also a higher rate of people providing unpaid care and those who have served in the Defence Force.

The First Nations community is small, with 21 people, and is far younger than the general population with a typical age of 15. Personal income for this group is among the lowest at this level, at $225.

Family structures vary, with 46.7% of homes being couples with children, though one-parent families are much more common here than in most similar areas at 20.8%.

Separate houses make up 95.6% of the dwellings, far exceeding the state average. While typical weekly rent of $220 is far below the national figure, mortgage payments are also much lower than in most similar areas.

The area is almost entirely dependent on cars, with 0% of people commuting by public transport and no public transport stops available. Most homes have at least one vehicle, and only 7.8% of people work from home.

About 34% of the population moved in the last five years, which is higher than in most similar areas. Recent arrivals from overseas are few, at 4.7%, which is well below the national average.

The local workforce is smaller than usual, with only 47.8% of adults working or looking for work. The unemployment rate is 6.9%, which is a little above the national figure, with many residents working in construction or health care.

The overall recorded offence rate is lower than in most areas, though the assault and related rate is higher. Theft and property damage rates are notably lower than in similar areas.

The area is very car-dependent, with a low walkability score of 1.2. While most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school or park, there are no groceries or health services within that distance.