Jervois

Children under 15 make up 22.5% of the population, which is well above the national figure. The typical resident is 39, making the area a little younger than the South Australian average.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 3.1% of people born overseas, a figure far below both the state and national averages.

English is the only language used at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English, which is far below the national figure.

A majority of residents (54.7%) report having no religion, a proportion far above the national figure and well above the state average.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 4.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and just 33.2% completing Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $1,284, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, at 12.4%, and 31.8% of residents have a long-term health condition.

Community spirit is high, with 30.2% of people volunteering, a figure far above the national average. Unpaid housework and care are also more common here than in most areas.

First Nations residents have a typical personal income of $449, which is a little below the national figure, and a typical age of 22.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per home and 49.3% of households consisting of couples with children. Only 17.7% of people live alone.

Every single home is a separate house, and 91.7% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is uncommon, with only 12.5% of households renting.

The area is highly car-dependent, as every home has at least one vehicle. While 19.8% of people work from home, no one commutes using public transport.

The community is very stable, with only 23.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 27.3% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 6.8%, which is higher than most areas.

The area has a higher rate of assault and property damage than most similar areas, though burglary and theft rates remain lower.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.9. No residents can reach groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.