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Haslam
203 km²
A very high rate of outright home ownership defines Haslam, where 73.9% of residents own their homes without a mortgage. This small community in the Streaky Bay region is quite old, with a typical age of 49 and a large proportion of seniors. It is a place of contrasts, featuring both a high number of children and a significant First Nations population. Most residents live in detached houses and rely heavily on cars for daily life.
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The community is far older than the national figure, with 36.5% of people aged 65 or over. However, children under 15 make up 27.0% of the population, which is well above the South Australian average.
Almost everyone here was born in Australia, with 93.7% of residents born here. This is far below the national figure for overseas-born residents.
English is the main language for 81.0% of the community. While 4.8% of people use another language at home, this is far below the state and national figures.
A large majority of residents, 61.9%, report having no religion, which is far above the Australian average of 38.9%.
Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with no residents holding a bachelor's degree and only 28.6% completing Year 12.
Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical weekly household income of $1,124, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.
Health challenges are common here, as 41.3% of people have a long-term health condition and 17.5% have a mental health condition, both of which are far above the national average.
The area has a very high proportion of former Defence Force members at 18.2%, which is far above the national figure of 2.8%.
First Nations people make up 9.5% of the population, well above the state average. The typical First Nations resident is 37, which is far older than the national figure for this group.
Homes tend to be larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per home. This is consistent with a high number of couples with children, who make up 39.7% of households.
Every single home in Haslam is a separate detached house. Renting is non-existent here, as 0.0% of households rent their homes.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops available. This is reflected in the fact that 36.4% of people work from home, far above the national average.
Around 31.6% of residents have moved house in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 40.9% of the workforce. Only 51.0% of adults are working or looking for work, far below the national figure.
The area is considered car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.0. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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