Koppamurra

The population is older than the state and national figures, with a typical resident aged 44. It is a family-oriented area where children under 15 make up 20.0% of the community, which is higher than most similar areas.

Everyone in Koppamurra was born in Australia, making the proportion of overseas-born residents far below the state and national figures. Most residents claim Australian, English, Scottish, or Irish ancestry.

English is the main language here, though 10.0% of people use another language at home, which is higher than most similar areas. No one in the community speaks little or no English.

A large majority of residents report having no religion, at 61.7%, which is far above the state and national figures. The remainder of the community is mostly Christian.

Schooling levels are very high, with 73.9% of residents completing Year 12, far above the national figure. This is reflected in the workforce, where many hold degrees in agriculture, environment, and management.

Typical weekly household incomes are lower than the state and national figures, though the typical personal income is a little above the state average. Very few households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with only 23.3% reporting a long-term health condition. Notably, no one in the community requires help with daily activities.

This is a highly active community where 35.2% of people volunteer, a figure far above the national average. Unpaid housework and childcare are also much more common here than in most other areas.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in Koppamurra, a figure that is lower than most similar areas.

Families are the norm here, with 61.0% of households consisting of couples with children. This helps explain why the average home holds 2.7 people, which is higher than the state average.

Every single home in Koppamurra is a separate house, and most have three or more bedrooms. While 38.5% of homes are owned outright, typical weekly rents are far below the national figure at $180.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and every home owning at least one motor vehicle. Over half of the working population works from home.

Around 32.8% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is a lower proportion than is seen across South Australia and the rest of the country.

The local economy is dominated by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which employ 73.7% of the workforce. The area has a very high employment rate, with no one currently unemployed.

Koppamurra is completely car-dependent with no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk. The only nearby amenity is a park.