Kadina

The community is significantly older than most areas, with 29.4% of residents aged 65 and over, which is far above the national figure. About 3.6% of the population identifies as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, a slightly higher proportion than in the rest of South Australia.

Kadina is predominantly Australian-born, with only 7.2% of people born overseas, a figure far below the national average. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, followed by German, Scottish, and Irish.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, with 91.8% speaking it only. Very few people use another language at home (1.9%), which is far below both the state and national figures.

More than half of residents (50.6%) report having no religion, a figure that is well above the South Australian average and far above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 40.3%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most similar areas, with only 9.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 35.4% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Typical incomes are much lower than those in the state and nation; the typical weekly household income is $1,081. Only 8.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is well below the state average.

Health challenges are common here, with 39.5% of people living with a long-term health condition, far above the national figure. This is reflected in a higher-than-usual 9.4% of residents needing help with daily activities.

Volunteering is a strong feature of the community, with 21.4% of people volunteering, which is well above the national average. Additionally, 3.9% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

The First Nations community is relatively young, with a typical age of 19. However, they face significant challenges, including a much higher unemployment rate of 16.1% and lower Year 12 completion rates.

Living arrangements are varied, with a high number of people living alone (32.7%) and one-parent families (18.8%), both of which are well above the national average. Households are generally smaller, with 2.2 people per home.

The area is dominated by separate houses (90.1%), and many residents own their homes outright (41.0%). While rental rates are high compared to similar areas, the typical weekly rent of $250 is well below the national figure.

Reliance on cars is absolute, with 0% of people commuting by public transport. While there are some bus routes, the walk to the nearest stop is much longer than in most areas, averaging 48 minutes.

Movement into the area is steady, with 36.5% of people moving in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas are few, at only 3.3%, which is far below the national average.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (48.8%) compared to the state average. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, which is a little above the national figure, with many residents employed in health care and retail.

Crime rates for theft, burglary, and motor vehicle theft are higher than in most similar areas. However, there has been a notable drop in the overall crime rate over the last five years, falling by 24.1%.

The town is somewhat walkable, with a high proportion of homes within a 15-minute walk of health services (70.5%) and groceries (73.8%). This is despite very poor access to public transport by foot.