Hynam

Hynam has a higher proportion of children under 15 than most similar areas, at 20.7%. While the typical resident is 46, which is far older than the national figure of 38, there is a notable presence of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at 3.5%.

The community is predominantly Australian or English in ancestry, with 82.8% of residents born in Australia. This is far below the national figure for overseas births, which sits at 27.7%.

English is the main language for 92.9% of the population. While 5.1% use another language at home, which is higher than most similar areas, this remains far below the national average of 22.3%.

More than half of residents identify as Christian, at 53%. The proportion of people with no religion is 33.8%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Agricultural and environmental studies are common here, making up 27.6% of qualifications. However, the 11.9% of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the national average of 26.3%.

Typical incomes are higher than most similar areas, with a typical personal weekly income of $966. This is well above the South Australian figure of $734, and 13.2% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

The community enjoys good health, as 0.0% of people need help with daily activities. This is well below the national figure of 5.8%, and the rate of mental health conditions is also much lower than most areas.

Volunteerism is very high here, with 38.4% of people volunteering, which is far above the national figure of 14.1%. This high level of community spirit is also seen in the 38.4% of people who do significant unpaid housework.

There are 7 First Nations people in the area, whose typical personal income of $874 is far above the national figure of $540. The typical age for this group is very young, at just 11 years.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. Most are family households, and very few people live alone, at just 13.7% compared to the national figure of 25.6%.

Every single home in Hynam is a separate house. Ownership is strong, with 43.8% owned outright, and typical monthly mortgage payments of $1,099 are far below the national figure of $1,863.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with every home owning at least one motor vehicle. While 29.5% of people work from home, which is well above the national figure, public transport use is nonexistent.

Residents tend to stay put, with only 20.7% moving in the last five years. This is far below the national rate of 40.7%.

Job security is high with an unemployment rate of 0.0%. The workforce is heavily tied to the land, with 40.2% working in agriculture, forestry and fishing.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.3. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.