Hampden

The typical resident is 47, making the area noticeably older than the state average, yet 21.3% of the population are children under 15, which is much higher than most similar areas.

About 82.7% of residents were born in Australia, with those of Australian, German, and English ancestry making up the majority of the community.

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

Religious affiliation is more common here than elsewhere, as the 26.7% of people with no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas, with only 4.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 35.1% completing Year 12.

Incomes are among the lowest for similar areas, with a typical weekly household income of $924, which is well below the South Australian figure of $1,455.

Health challenges are more prevalent here, with 34.7% of people reporting a long-term health condition and 16.0% living with a mental health condition, both well above national levels.

Volunteering is common, with 23.0% of residents volunteering, a figure well above both the state and national averages.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

Living arrangements are varied, as 43.3% of people live alone—far above the national average—while 69% of households consist of couples with children.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and while 36.7% are owned outright, typical monthly mortgage payments of $780 are among the lowest in the country.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one vehicle and no public transport stops or routes available.

The population is very stable, with only 21.5% of people moving into the area in the last five years, far below the national average.

Job security is a challenge, as 45.9% of adults are working or looking for work and the unemployment rate is 25.0%, far above the state average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.