James Well

The community is very old, with a typical resident aged 66 and nearly half of all people aged 65 or over. There are no children under 15, and no residents are in de facto relationships.

About 25.4% of people were born overseas, which is slightly above the South Australian figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by German, Scottish and Dutch.

English is the main language for 85.7% of residents. While 4.8% of people use another language at home, this is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian, while 36.5% of residents have no religion, which is well below the state figure.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with no residents holding a bachelor's degree and only 26.4% completing Year 12. Many adults hold a Certificate III or IV.

Typical incomes are far below the national figure, with the usual household earning $866 a week. However, 12.1% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, which is a little above the state average.

Long-term health conditions are common, affecting 50.8% of people, which is far above the national figure. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most frequently reported.

The area has a very high rate of volunteering at 34.5% and 13.3% of residents have served in the Defence Force, both of which are far above the national average.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Homes are small and often occupied by a single person, with 43.3% of people living alone. This is far above the national average of 25.6%.

Every home is a separate house, and 56.7% are owned outright, which is far above the state average. No one in the community is renting.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport available. This is reflected in the workforce, where 36.4% of people work from home, far above the national figure.

The community has seen significant movement, with 50% of the population moving here in the last five years, well above the national average.

Only 44.8% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the state figure. Those who are employed work mostly in construction, other services and mining.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no parks, schools, shops or health services within a 15-minute walk.