Humbug Scrub

The area is far older than the national figure, with 22.2% of people aged 65 and over. There are fewer children under 15 here than in most other areas, at 14.9%.

While 20.2% of residents were born overseas—which is much higher than similar areas—this is still well below the state and national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, with only 1.0% of people using another tongue at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Over half the population (51.0%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.

More adults here have completed Year 12 (51.2%) compared to most similar areas, though this is still well below the national figure. A good number of qualified residents hold degrees in engineering and management.

The community is quite affluent, with a typical household income of $2,078 a week, which is well above the South Australian figure. About 22.1% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 30.5% of people, which is about the same as the state average. Mental health conditions are less common here than in most other areas.

Residents are more likely to volunteer (21.5%) and do a lot of unpaid housework compared to most areas. There is also a much higher rate of former Defence Force members than the national average.

First Nations residents are older than the national average, with a typical age of 32. While household incomes are far above the national figure, typical personal incomes are well below.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. Very few people live alone (8.6%), and one-parent families are much rarer here than in most areas.

Every single home is a separate house, and 47.1% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Large homes are the norm, with 93.6% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Most homes have two or more vehicles, and 0% of people commute using public transport.

This is a very stable community where only 20.5% of people moved in the last five years, far below the national figure. No recent overseas arrivals were recorded.

Full-time employment is much higher here (63.9%) than in most areas. Unemployment is non-existent at 0.0%, well below the state and national figures.

The area is very safe, with a recorded offence rate much lower than most areas. Crime has dropped significantly, falling by 58.3% over the last five years.

Walking is difficult here due to a lack of amenities and a steep average slope of 10.2%. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.